YANG CHOW FRIED RICE

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Provided by grandma2969

Categories Asian

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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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

Steps:

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