Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 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

Instruction

  • 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.
  • Add the ginger and bamboo shoots. Continue to stir and cook for another minute.
  • Add the frozen peas. Cook until they appear to be fully thawed.
  • Pour in the water. Add the sugar and chicken powder (or salt). Stir to mix well. Cook covered for 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Serve hot as a side or over rice as a main dish.