Ham and Jade With Oyster-flavored Sauce

Sauce
2 tb Oyster sauce
1 ts Sugar
2 tb Rice wine or sherry
1 tb Rice vinegar
1 tb Soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 tb Ketchsup
1 Clove garlic, crushed in a press

Ham And Jade
4 oz Lean ham, cut into thin strips
1 tb Peanut or Canola oil
1 md Onion, peeled & sliced into thin strips (1 to 1 1/2 c)
1/4 ts Sugar
1 1/2 ts Ginger, minced
2 c Broccoli florets
1 Carrot, peel & slice diag.
2 tb Walnuts, coarsely chopped

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

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