Denise'S Saffron Vegetable Fried Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long grain rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered saffron
1/4 cup sweet pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (finely diced)
3/4 cup peas and carrots (tinned)
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
1 1/2 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pinch msg, powder (optional)

Preparation

Cook the rice with the saffron and two cups water according to directions on the package or box.
Bring to a boil over high heat and let boil for one minute.
Cover saucepan and continue to cook until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked (15 - 20 minutes). Remove from heat.
In a large and deep frying pan or wok, heat oil and saute carrots, onions and sweet pepper until the onions are translucent.
Add peas and carrots cook a minute or two.
Add the oyster sauce, msg, and rice to the vegetables and mix well.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped celery.