Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.