1 handful dried shrimp, optional

For Spicy Ketchup Sauce, optional:

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp sriracha chili sauce

For Fried Rice:

2 tbsp peanut oil

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 tbsp ginger, peeled and grated

1 medium carrot, cut in ¼-inch dice

4 oz chinese pork, (char siu), or ham, cooked, cut in ¼-inch dice

3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, diced

1 cup frozen peas

3 cup jasmine rice, cooked, a day old

2 tbsp light soy sauce

sea salt

freshly ground white pepper

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 green onions, sliced on a diagonal, for garnish

If desired, in a small bowl, soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Spicy Ketchup Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and chili sauce and set aside.

Fried Rice:

Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the eggs and scramble, then set aside on a plate.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil to the wok. Add the ginger and stir-fry for less than 1 minute. Then add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add the pork, the soaked dried shrimp if using, and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.

Then add the peas and cooked rice and toss together. Add the cooked egg back into the wok. Season the mixture with the light soy sauce, salt and pepper.

At the very end add the sesame oil and spicy ketchup sauce if using. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Sugar: 3g

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Calcium: 36mg

Calories: 267kcal

Carbohydrates: 30g

Cholesterol: 94mg

Fat: 11g

Fiber: 2g

Iron: 1mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 5g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g

Potassium: 275mg

Protein: 12g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Sodium: 713mg

Trans Fat: 1g

Vitamin A: 2071IU

Vitamin C: 13mg