INDONESIAN BEEF FRIED RICE

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 8 oz. lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp. each ketchup and soy sauce
• 2 tsp. each packed brown sugar and paprika
• 1/2 tsp Asian chilli paste (or 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes)
• 3 cups cooked parboiled rice
• 1 large tomato, cut in wedges
• Half English cucumber, thinly sliced.

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pour in egg, rotating skillet to coat bottom; cook for 3 minutes or until completely set. Transfer to cutting board; cut into strips. Set aside.

In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, onion, garlic, zucchini and mushrooms for about 8 minutes or until starting to brown. Add beef, cook, breaking up with back of spoon, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

Add ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, paprika and chilli paste; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until heated through.

Serve garnished with egg strips, tomato and cucumber.