Ham and Jade With Oyster-Flavored Sauce


Course : Chinese
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


-----sauce-----

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce -- reduced sodium

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 clove garlic -- crushed in a press

-----ham and jade-----

4 ounces lean ham -- cut into thin strips

1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil

1 medium onion -- peeled and sliced into thin strips -- (1 to 1 1/2 c)

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ginger -- minced

2 cups broccoli florets

1 medium carrot -- peel and slice diag.

2 tablespoons walnuts -- coarsely chopped
 

Preparation / Directions:


SAUCE: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in measuring bowl. Stir well to blend; set aside. HAM AND JADE: Lightly precook the broccoli by placing the damp florets in a microwave-safe container. Cook on high (100%) power for 3 minutes, stirring after one minute. Remove and allow to cool. Lightly precook the carrot slices in the microwave for 1 minute on high. Allow to cool. Assemble all ingredients near the wok. Heat the oil in the wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat. When hot, add the onion slices. Cook, stirring constantly for about 4 minutes, until onions are soft and lightly brown. Sprinkle with sugar and ginger and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the broccoli, carrots and ham and cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 min. until broccoli is tender, but still has some crunchiness. Stir in the sauce and walnuts and bring mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 min. longer, until fragrant. Remove from heat. Serve immediately over Gingered Rice.


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