Fried Rice

Hello All!  Happy Spring!  Hope things are going well at everyone's asylum.  Prayers to those that need them.  I'm recently making some changes to my diet, well lifestyle changes as they call them, lol.  Sodium seems to be the culprit of my issues, and man is that stuff everywhere or what?  This recipe for Fried Rice is from "The No-Salt Lowest sodium Cookbook".  It was surprisingly delicious.  I honestly think once you get used to not having the salt you don't miss it!

Fried Rice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups cooked and chilled short grain white rice

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup mixed chopped vegetables

1/2 chicken breast - optional

1 egg

Pepper to taste

In a nonstick saute pan, skillet, or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.  When hot, combine the rice, garlic, vegetables and chicken if used, then stir fry for about 3 minutes.  Push the mixture to one side and drop in a single egg.  Stir it around to scramble it.  When it is close to hardening, stir it into the rice mixture and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.  Pepper to taste.  Serve hot.

Saucy's Christmas Ideas for your Asylum Chef!

Saucy and I thought we would share some of our favorite kitchen products.  You can add them to your wish list or get them for your favorite Asylum Chef.  Maybe you have a friend that likes to cook and you never know what to get for them, well we have some ideas for you!  Just click on the images and as always do your research and read the reviews!






Note: Spicy is an affiliate of Amazon, but feel free to shop for the best deals!  The items shown are not specifically what we have in our Asylum's, but are best sellers on Amazon.

First up, Saucy's list!

She says she will never bake without her silicon mats!



Her next item is a Wok!  I too love to use mine, so I know Saucy has to be a pro!



She also mentioned that she can't live without her cast iron! As Amazon doesn't sell any, I thought I would share a great cookbook to use with your Dutch Oven!



Lastly she suggest a small coffee grinder for herbs and seasonings.

Check back on Wednesday for my list. Don't forget to come visit Saucy tomorrow!