Shrimp Fried Rice recipe

Ingredients:

4 ounces frozen peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp, thawed and drained
¼ cup vegetable oil, as needed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup peas
4 ounces ham, diced
4 cups cold cooked rice
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Marinade:
1 tablespoon oyster sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons water

Directions:

1. Prepare marinade: in a medium bowl, whisk ingredients together until combined. Add shrimp and marinade 15 minutes. Remove from marinade and chop into small pieces.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large wok over high heat. When hot, add half of the eggs and cook over medium heat, turning over once. Remove from heat; cook the remaining eggs and remove. Cut the cooked egg into thin strips and set aside.

3. Add 2 tablespoons oil to wok over high heat. Add the onion and shrimp and cook 3 minutes, until shrimp is pink; remove and set aside. Add the peas and ham to wok, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until heated, and set aside.

4. Add 2 tablespoons oil to wok, turn heat down to medium, cook 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden. Season with soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste.

5. Add cooked onion, shrimp, peas, and ham to the wok; stir to combine thoroughly.

6. Remove from heat and serve topped with fried egg and green onions.

Fried rice can be served along any other Chinese dishes you enjoy, such as egg rolls, lo mein noodles, or stir-fried vegetables. A dry, fruity white wine will complement the delicate flavors of the rice, such as Riesling or Gewurztraminer.

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