Shrimp Fried Rice

An ex boss shared this recipe with me and it's become a family favorite. Even though it has shrimp, it's economical as we cut it into small pieces.

I like this better than many of the restaurant Chinese dishes I buy. I also imagine this is closer to Chinese home-style cooking than the restaurant variety. At any rate, it's very tasty and a long time favorite.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE

(12 servings - we are a family of 6 and we get 2 servings each and more from this recipe)

INGREDIENTS

1-2 pounds shrimp, deveined, heads and tails off, cut into small pieces, and uncooked
2-3 slices ham
1-2 eggs, scrambled
4 cups rice, uncooked
1 bunch green onions (optional - I like them a lot, my kids do not)
Oyster Sauce, to taste
Soy Sauce, to taste
Salt, sprinkle
2 Tblsp Peanut or other oil

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice per package directions. Set aside.

Scramble eggs. Set aside.

Meanwhile, dice shrimp, ham, and green onions.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp, ham, onions in about 1 Tblsp Soy Sauce and Oyster sauce each, until shrimp are no longer pink.

Pour this mixture and eggs into rice. Also add more Soy and especially Oyster Sauces to taste. Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt. Mix well.

Serve warm.