Chofan [Video+Recipe] Dominican Fried Rice Chow Fan

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((peanut, corn or soy, see notes))
• 1 pound boneless pork chops (diced)
• 1 large carrot (diced)
• 1 celery stalk (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (or green bell pepper, diced)
• 1 large red onion (diced)
• 8 cups cooked white rice (arroz blanco per our recipe) (made with our recipe (see notes))
• 1/4 cup of blanched green peas [petit pois - may be canned] ((optional))
• 1/4 cup blanched green beans (or canned (optional))
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup of chives diced finely ((or scallions, if you don't have chive))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- 1. Cook vegetables ---

2. 2

   Cook vegetables: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a wok (or large skillet or a big pot, if you don't have a wok). Add the pork chops and cook and stir till they brown. Add the carrots and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add the celery and cook and stir for another 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and onion and sauté and stir for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   --- 2. Cook rice ---

4. 4

   Cook rice: Add the cooked rice, and the peas and green beans, (if you use them) and mix well until there are no clumps of rice left. Drizzle with soy sauce to taste and mix well.

5. 5

   --- 3. Serve ---

6. 6

   Serving: Remove from the heat and serve. Garnish with the chives.