Ham & Jade With Oyster-flavored Sauce



	Ham & Jade With Oyster-flavored Sauce main dish, ethnic, oriental, chinese ----SAUCE---- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon rice wine or sherry 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium 1 tablespoon ketchsup 1 clove garlic, crushed in a 1 press ----HAM AND JADE---- 4 oz lean ham, cut into thin- 1 strips 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil 1 medium onion, peeled & sliced into 1 thin strips (1 to 1 1/2 c) 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 cup broccoli florets 1 carrot, peel & slice diag. 2 tablespoon 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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