Green Peas Stir Fry

2 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• 1/3 cup low-sodium Spam (, cut to small squares (or Chinese ham, or ham steak) (*Footnote 1))
• 1 tablespoon ginger (, minced)
• 1/4 cup bamboo shoots (, cut to small squares (*Footnote 2))
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (*Footnote 3)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder ((or 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste) (*Footnote 4))
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cold water

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a minute or until the Spam is lightly browned.
2. Add the ginger and bamboo shoots. Continue to stir and cook for another minute.
3. Add the frozen peas. Cook until they appear to be fully thawed.
4. Pour in the water. Add the sugar and chicken powder (or salt). Stir to mix well. Cook covered for 2 minutes.
5. Combine the slurry ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Pour it into the pan and stir to mix well. Once the liquid has thickened slightly, transfer everything to a serving plate.
6. Serve hot as a side or over rice as a main dish.