Shrimp Fried Rice - Com Chien Tom

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned,deveined,and chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 4 cups cold cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem

Directions

1. 1

   Heat 1/2 tbp of the oil in wok; pour in egg and swirl gently to set and form a thin omelet; when cooked, transfer to a large bowl and shred.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and cook the garlic with half of the chopped onion until light brown; add the shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, curled and cooked through; remove to the bowl.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and saute the remaining chopped onion with the green onions; add the cooked rice and heat through, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add the contents of the bowl, along with oyster sauce, salt and pepper, and stir-fry until the rice turns slightly golden.

5. 5

   Garnish with cilantro sprigs before serving.

6. 6

   Serve with soy sauce or Nuoc Mam if desired.