Yang Chow Fried Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon light sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled deveined (16-20 count)
• 3 eggs, beaten and scrambled in large curds
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 scallions, and green parts, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 -4 teaspoons dried red chilies or 2 -4 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the oil.
• 2 add the ginger and garlic and cook until lightly carmelized, about 1 minute.
• 3 add the bell pepper, and red onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• 4 at this point, i add the frozen peans, ham and shrimp and cook, stirring constantly -- for a couple of minutes.
• 5 then i add the eggs and rice and keep moving ingredients around.i never leave the rice stick to the sides of the pan.
• 6 then you can add the scallions, spices, salt and pepper, continuing to stir until heated completely 4-6 minutes.
• 7 serve immediately.