Vegetable Lovers' Fried Rice

Place rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Transfer to a medium container and place in the refrigerator 1 hour or until chilled.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until tender.

In a medium bowl blend eggs and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir into the medium skillet and cook until no longer runny. Remove onion garlic and eggs from heat and set aside. Chop any large egg chunks into small pieces.

Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery mushrooms and green pepper. Cook until tender but firm. Stir in rice bamboo shoots carrots and snow peas. Season with remaining soy sauce. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until rice is heated through. Mix in the onion garlic and eggs.