Shrimp Fried Rice

Serves:

Ingredients:

2 oz Cooked bay shrimp
--------- GARNISH ---------
4 oz Fresh bean sprouts
2 Eggs, beaten
1 ts Salt
steamed and chilled
2 c Long-grain rice
2 tb Oil, preferably peanut
1/4 lb Fresh or frozen peas
2 tb Finely chopped scallions

Method:

CUT THE SHRIMP INTO FINE DICE.
Blanch the peas in a saucepan of boiling water for about 5 minutes if they are fresh or 2 minutes if they are frozen.
Drain them in a colander.
Heat a wok or large skillet until it is hot.
Then add the oil and wait until it is almost smoking.
Add the cooked rice and stir-fry it for 1 minute, and then add the shrimp, peas and salt.
Continue to stir-fry the mixture for 5 minutes over high heat.
Next add the beaten eggs and bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the eggs have set.
Turn the mixture onto a plate and garnish it with the scallions.