Fried Rice with Ham

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The rice should be smoothed out to get rid of any lumps.

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Day old, cold rice works best.

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If using eggs (recommended), lightly beat them with a pinch of salt.

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Heat a little oil in your wok, pour eggs in and tilt the wok back and forth to spread evenly.

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Lift the edges to let the uncooked portion come in contact with the hot pan so it cooks evenly.

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After the eggs set up a little, lightly scramble them so you have medium small pieces.

7

Remove eggs to a bowl.

8

Wipe out wok.

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If adding raw shrimp, heat a little more oil and stir fry them to just cook.

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Remove to a bowl.

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Wipe out wok again.

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Heat a little more oil.

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Add the onions& stir fry until they start to darken.

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Stir in the rice, breaking up any lumps you missed.

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Drizzle a little dry sherry down the sides of the wok.

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(The surface of the wok should be slick with oil. If too dry looking, drizzle a little more oil down the sides of the wok).

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If you want the rice to look brown, drizzle in a little light soy sauce.

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Stir in all of the other ingredients and season to taste with salt and white pepper.

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Continue to stir and cook until heated through.