Shrimp Fried Rice

2 tbs peanut oil

1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup green onion, chopped

1/2 cup diced bamboo shoots

2 cups cold cooked rice

1 cup fresh bean sprouts

3 tbs soy sauce

3 eggs lightly beaten

1 tbs sesame seed oil

Heat oil in a large wok until it is hot. Add next three ingredients, and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add green onions and bamboo shoots and stir fry for 1 minute. Add rice and bean sprouts, stir fry for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, stir. Make deep well in center of rice and pour in eggs. Allow the eggs to set a bit, then scramble with spatula and stir into rice along with sesame seed oil. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

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