Oriental Brown Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 c. brown rice
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. chopped scallions
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped green pepper
4 cloves mashed garlic
1 c. diced water chestnuts
1 c. green peas
3 Tbsp. tamari (soy sauce)
2 eggs

Preparation

Place 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and heat.
Add raw brown rice slowly, stirring continuously, until each grain is coated with oil.
Pour water into a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add oil-coated rice slowly and cover pot.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
Stir-fry mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil; set aside.
Add remainder of oil to skillet and stir-fry remaining vegetables and garlic.
Add cooked mushrooms and rice.
Add tamari.
Quickly scramble the two eggs and break apart; add to mixture.
Toss all lightly and serve.
Makes 4 servings.