Shrimp Fried Rice - Com Chien Tom - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
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.
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.
Add the contents of the bowl, along with oyster sauce, salt and pepper, and stir-fry until the rice turns slightly golden.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs before serving.
Serve with soy sauce or Nuoc Mam if desired.