Green Peas Stir Fry

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

Instructions

1. 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. 2

   Add the ginger and bamboo shoots. Continue to stir and cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the frozen peas. Cook until they appear to be fully thawed.

4. 4

   Pour in the water. Add the sugar and chicken powder (or salt). Stir to mix well. Cook covered for 2 minutes.

5. 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. 6

   Serve hot as a side or over rice as a main dish.