Recipe: Fried Rice with Shrimp

Fried Rice with Shrimp
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Oriental Cookbook
Servings: 4

2 eggs -- beaten
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup cooked shrimp -- halved lengthwise
1 cup cooked or canned green peas

In small mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs, soy sauce, dry sherry, and pepper; set aside. Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat; add cooking oil. Stir-fry garlic and gingerroot in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add chopped onion; stir-fry about 1 minute or till crisp-tender. Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, and peas. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes. While stirring constantly, drizzle egg mixture over rice. Cook, stirring constantly, till eggs are set.