Fried Rice With Bacon, Scallions and Water Chestnuts

• slices bacon↗3
• large carrots↗2
• celery ribs↗2
• scallions↗8
• can water chestnuts0.5
• soy sauce↗2 tablespoons
• oyster sauce↗2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 teaspoon
• pinch cayenne (or to taste )↗1
• cooked white rice (preferably medium-grain) or 3 cups brown rice (preferably medium-grain)↗3 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Finely dice carrot and celery. Thinly slice scallions. Rinse and drain water chestnuts and finely chop.

3. 3

   In a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until almost crisp. Add carrot and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and cook, stirring, until scallions are softened.

4. 4

   Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until mixture is combined well and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.