Recipe: Plain Fried Rice

`INGREDIENTS:`
3 cups or 14 ounces boiled rice, cooked at least 3 or 4 hours in advance	2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil	2 scallions, cut into small rounds, white and green parts separated
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt	1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste	2 teaspoons thick soy sauce
2 tablespoons clear stock (optional)

`1`	Loosen the rice grains as much as possible.
`2`	Heat a wok over high heat until smoke rise. Add the oil and swirl it around. Add the white scallions, stir a few times, then pour in the egg. Let stand for 5 to 10 seconds, so that the egg sets at the bottom but remains runny on the surface.
`3`	Add the rice. Sliding the wok scoop or metal spatula to the bottom of the wok, turn and toss continuously for 3 or 4 minutes or until thoroughly hot. Season with the salt and soy sauce. If the rice is very hard, add the stock and stir for a few more seconds. Add the green scallions. Put in a warm serving bowl and serve immediately.