Fried Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. small fresh or frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined
5 Tbsp. oil, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 carrot, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
4 c. cooked rice
1 tsp. soy sauce
salt and pepper

Preparation

If using fresh shrimp, remove shell, devein and clean shrimp. If using frozen, defrost and drain; set aside.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet.
Add beaten eggs and scramble over medium heat.
Remove from wok or skillet; cover and set aside. Add 1/2 more tablespoon oil and fry shrimp for 8 minutes if raw and 4 minutes if wholly or partially cooked.
Add vegetables together about 2 minutes.
Remove shrimp and vegetables; put in a covered container with the eggs to keep warm.
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in wok or skillet; add the cooked rice.
Fry over high heat until coated with oil.
Return vegetables and eggs to wok.
Stir; add soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.