Ham and Jade with Oyster-Flavored Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice wine
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• tamari reduced sodium
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 clove garlic crushed in a press
• 4 ounces ham lean
• cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 medium onions peeled
• sliced into thin strips
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 each carrots peeled
• sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons walnuts coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. SAUCE: Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in measuring bowl.
2. Stir well to blend; set aside.
3. HAM AND JADE: Lightly precook the broccoli by placing the damp florets in a microwave-safe container.
4. Cook on high (100%) power for 3 minutes, stiring after one minute.
5. Remove and allow to cool.
6. Lightly precook the carrot slices in the microwave for 1 minute on high.
7. Allow to cool.
8. Assemble all ingredients near the wok.
9. Heat the oil in the wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat.
10. When hot, add the onion slices, cook, stiring constantly for about 4 minutes, until onions are soft and lightly brown.
11. Sprinkle with sugar and ginger and cook for 1 minute longer.
12. Add the broccoli, carrots and ham and cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is tender, but still has some crunchiness.
13. Stir in the sauce and walnuts and bring mixture to a boil.
14. Cook for 1 minute longer, until fragrant.
15. Remove from heat.
16. Serve immediately over Gingered Rice.