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                 HAM & JADE WITH OYSTER-FLAVORED SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Chinese
               Ethnic                           Oriental

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       -----SAUCE-----
  2       T            Oyster sauce
  1       t            Sugar
  2       T            Rice wine or sherry
  1       T            Rice vinegar
  1       T            Soy sauce, reduced sodium
  1       T            Ketchsup
  1                    Clove garlic, crushed in a
                       Press
                       -----HAM AND JADE-----
  4       oz           Lean ham, cut into thin-
                       Strips
  1       T            Peanut or Canola oil
  1       md           Onion, peeled & sliced into
                       Thin strips (1 to 1 1/2 c)
    1/4   t            Sugar
  1 1/2   t            Ginger, minced
  2       c            Broccoli florets
  1                    Carrot, peel & slice diag.
  2       T            Walnuts, coarsely chopped

 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, stiring
 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,
 stiring 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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