Prawn (Shrimp) Fried Rice

Preparation--With wet hands, break clumps and separate rice grains

Set aside

In a bowl, combine shrimp, cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste

Let stand for about 10 minutes

Cooking--In a wok over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl across the bottom of the wok (frying vessel)

Add eggs and cook, stirring to scramble and break up, until just set and still slightly wet

Remove from pan and set aside

Increase heat to high

Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl across the bottom of the pan

Heat until very hot

Add shrimps in a single layer and cook for about 30 seconds

Turn and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds or just until color changes to pink

Remove from pan and set aside

In the wok, add onions and garlic and cook until limp

Add green peas and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through

Remove from pan and set aside

In the wok, add another 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat insides of the wok

Heat until very hot

Add rice and spread over the surface of the wok

Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until grains begins to sizzle and then turn

Spread again over surface of wok and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over rice

Return shrimps, green peas and eggs to wok

Toss rice to evenly distribute ingredients

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until completely heated through

Transfer onto serving platter and serve hot