3 cups water
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking brown rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 medium (4-1/8″ long) green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup frozen petite peas
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and pepper flakes, to taste.
- Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, green onions and soy sauce.
- Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add peas and cook 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat.
- Add sesame oil and mix well.
- Garnish with peanuts, if desired.
