Fried Rice I

1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice

1 ⅔ cups water

3 eggs, lightly beaten

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

¼ pound bacon, cut into strips

⅛ cup soy sauce

1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

2 green onions, chopped

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, season eggs with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in small frying pan, pour in eggs. Coat the bottom of the pan with the eggs, in order to cook them evenly; cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the eggs, cook one minute more and remove them to a cool surface. Let them cool, then cut them into thin slices. Set aside.

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Spoon remaining 2 teaspoons oil into the skillet with the bacon fat. Stir in rice; break up any clumps and toss to coat with oil. Stir in bacon, soy sauce, peas, eggs and green onions. Stir and cook until heated through, approximately 3 minutes.