Shiitake Fried Rice

Coarse salt and ground pepper

brown rice

plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, such as safflower

large eggs, lightly beaten

shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, minced

minced, peeled ginger (from a 2-inch piece)

to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

frozen shelled edamame, thawed

scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

fresh lime juice

soy sauce