Stir-fried ham and spinach

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsBaked ham
1poundsSpinach
1Scallion stalk
½Clove garlic
1tablespoonCornstarch
½teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonSoy sauce
3tablespoonsWater
2tablespoonsOil
½teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsStock

Directions

1. Cut ham in ½-inch cubes. Stem spinach, leaving leaves whole. Mince scallion and garlic. Blend cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce and cold water to a paste.

2. Heat oil. Add salt, then garlic and scallion; stir-fry to brown ligltly. Add ham and stir-fry to heat through.

3. Add spinach; stir-fry a few times to coat with oil (about ½ minute). Then add stock and cook, covered, until spinach softens slightly but is not limp (1 to 2 minutes).

4. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Serve at once.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .