CHINESE SAUSAGE FRIED RICE

Ingredients:
• 2 normal sausages (any you like — pork, chicken, veggie), sliced or crumbled
• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 spring onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, diced (optional)
• 1–2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, but nice for flavour)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional — skip if you want it vegetarian)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• White or black pepper, to taste

Optional extras: frozen peas, corn, bell peppers, etc.

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Method:
1. Cook the sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Fry the sausage slices or crumbles until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Fry aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and the white parts of the spring onion until fragrant.
3. Add veggies (if using): Stir-fry diced carrot or any other quick-cooking veg for a minute or two.
4. Add rice: Add in the rice, breaking it up so there are no big clumps. Stir-fry everything together.
5. Season: Add soy sauce (start with 1 tablespoon), a drizzle of sesame oil, a little oyster sauce if using, and pepper. Stir well.
6. Finish: Add the sausage back in. Stir everything together for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Garnish: Top with green parts of spring onion and some curry sauce!