Fried Rice with Palm Hearts

1 tablespoon peanut oil

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 medium red pepper, chopped

125 grams palm hearts, 4 oz. can drained and chopped

125 grams straw mushrooms, 4 oz. can drained

250 grams rice, cold, cooked 8 oz.

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 sprigs cilantro, leaves for garnish



Directions:

Heat the oil in a wok over a moderate heat, then add the rest of the ingredients in order, giving a quick stir to each. When all the ingredients are in the wok, stir the rice around to beak it up and mix it in.


Increase the heat to high and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, making sure the mixture is not sticking.


Turn into a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Prep time 4 minutes

Cook time 5-6 minutes



Notes:

This was excellent. Keep your rice firm. I did not like the gooey rice. Also use fresh mushrooms, they tasted better. The hearts of palm were really good.