Ham with Mung Bean Sprouts
For a more attractive, neater appearance to this dish, trim the ends of the mung bean sprouts. Mung bean sprouts that have been trimmed in this way are called silver sprouts.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2 to 3
- ¾ pound cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Slice the ham into thin strips about 1½ to 2 inches long.
Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it is almost smoking and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ginger. Stir-fry for 10 seconds, then add the cooked ham. Stir-fry for a minute, splashing the ham with the rice wine or sherry.
Add the mung bean sprouts. Stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring in the sugar. Serve hot.
