My Favorite Thai Fried Rice!

I don't know about you all, but Daylight Savings Time has really screwed with my sleeping.  I've gotten on the most horrible sleeping schedule.  I can't sleep for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time and thus have to sleep twice during the day.  It's made grocery shopping and cooking difficult to say the least.  But, it won't stop me from sharing my favorite Thai Fried Rice recipe!

Thai Fried Rice

The best part: It's quick, easy and involves using up old rice.  And let's be honest, there is no good reason to keep old rice, unless you plan to use it for something like this!

 Do you have a favorite use for left over rice?


Ingredients:
4 cups Rice, steamed and cold
3 tbs peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
2 Onions, finely chopped
1 large Pork Chop, diced
8 oz raw shrimp, shelled and de-veined
6 oz Crab Meat
3 Eggs, beaten
Salt and Pepper
2 tbs Fish Sauce
1 tbs Chili Sauce
2 tbs Tomato Paste
1 cup Bean Sprouts (optional)
1 cup Scallions, chopped
6 tbs Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped

Directions:
1) Heat oil in a wok or large skillet and cook the onions on medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent.

2) Increase heat to high.  Add pork and cook for 3 minutes.  Add prawns and crab meat and cook for a further 3 minutes or until done.

3) Season beaten eggs with salt and pepper to taste and pour into center of wok.  Stir until just beginning to set, then add rice and stir well.

4) Continue tossing and stirring until rice is heated through.  Sprinkle fish sauce over and mix well, then add chili sauce, tomato paste and bean sprouts (if using).  Toss thoroughly so the rice has a reddish color.

5) Remove from heat, stir in scallions and transfer to serving bowl.  Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves and serve.