Flax Fried Rice

Flax Fried Rice

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The toasted flaxseed is a healthy addition to the fried rice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) long grain rice
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced cooked ham or any meat
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), thawed under cold running water and drained
• 2 green onions, cut into 6 mm (1/4 inch) length
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) soya sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sesame oil
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole toasted flaxseed

Instructions:

1. Rinse rice well in a sieve under cold running water.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil, add rice, bring to a boil again, stirring with a fork. Reduce heat, cover, simmer slowly 20 minutes. Remove lid, allow steam to escape.  Fluff rice with a fork. Cool, cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add egg and fry until half cooked. Add rice, breaking up any lumps, stirring quickly to coat the rice. Reduce heat to medium low; add ham, vegetables and onion. Cook, turning rice mixture gently but frequently 4 minutes. Add soya sauce, sesame oil and flaxseed.  Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 3 minutes.

Yield:   6 servings.

Serving Size:   1 cup (250 mL). Each serving contains 1 tsp (5 mL) of flax.