Ham & jade with oyster-flavored sauce

Yield: 4 Servings MMM

Ingredients:

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 MMMMM------------------------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

Instructions:

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.