Step 1

Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan.

Step 2

Saute the shallots, garlic and scallions until aromatic.

Step 3

Add the raisins and toss around until heated through.

Step 4

Turn up the heat and dump in the rice and stir to break up lumps.

Step 5

Season the rice with soy sauce, fish sauce and ketchup. Stir fry until the rice is heated through.

Step 6

Drizzle in lime juice (start with the juice from half). Stir well. Taste. Adjust the seasonings.

Step 7

Serve the fried rice with fried egg and whatever American food you like. Hotdogs, fried chicken, bacon and SPAM are popular choices.