Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pork, and Shiitakes

Name: Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pork, and Shiitakes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 8 cups)
Cuisine: Asia, Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce, dried shitake mushrooms (5 to 6 medium); 1/4 cup, oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon, soy sauce; 3 1/2 tablespoons, peanut oil or vegetable oil, divided; 2 , large eggs, beaten lightly; 8 ounces, small shrimp, peeled and devined; 1 cup, frozen peas, preferably baby peas, thawed; 8 ounces, smoked ham, sliced and cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium cloves, garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 5 cups, cooked white rice, cold, large clumps broken up with fingers; 1 cup, bean sprouts; 5 , medium scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin (about 1/2 cup)

Main Courses
Asia
Asian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Meat
Fish & Seafood
Pork
Rice

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SERVES 4 to 6 (Makes about 8 cups)

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