Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt
• 4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup minced carrot
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• Pinch red chile flakes
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup cooked meat cut in 1/2-inch cubes, such as pork, ham, beef, or chicken (optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted in a strainer at room temperature