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Fried Rice with Ham, Egg and Scallions

Source of Recipe


From "The Breath of a Wok" by Grace Young






List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  
• 4 cups cold cooked rice
  
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
  
• 1 large egg, beaten
  
• 1 cup diced smoked ham
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.
   
   
2. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil, add the garlic and scallions, and stir-fry 10 seconds. Add the rice and the peas, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up the rice with a metal spatula.
   
   
3. Make a well in the rice, exposing the bottom of the wok. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the egg. Immediately stir-fry to incorporate the egg throughout the rice, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the egg is almost cooked through. Add the ham, salt and pepper, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
   
   Serves 4