Yang Chow Fried Rice

By gstark

This fried rice has no soy sauce...a delightful change..Be sure and use rice that has been cooked and thoroughly cooled.

Ingredients

• 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, white 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

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

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.