Name: Stir-Fried Yunnan Ham with Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 7 oz Yunnan Ham (Xuanwei); 1.5 cups Snow Peas; 1 medium Red Bell Pepper; 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine; 1 tsp Light Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Main Dishes

Stir-Fried Yunnan Ham with Vegetables

This dish highlights the world-renowned Xuanwei ham from Yunnan, known for its deep, salty, and floral profile. Paired with crunchy snow peas and vibrant bell peppers, it creates a perfectly balanced stir-fry that brings the taste of Southwest China to your table.

Prep

20m

Cook

10m

Serves

Calories

285kcal

Qty	Ingredient
7 oz 200 g	Yunnan Ham (Xuanwei)
1.5 cups 150 g	Snow Peas
1 medium 150 g	Red Bell Pepper
1 inch piece 10 g	Fresh Ginger
3 cloves 15 g	Garlic
1 tbsp 15 ml	Shaoxing Wine
1 tsp 5 ml	Light Soy Sauce
1 tsp 5 g	Sugar
2 tbsp 30 ml	Vegetable Oil

2 Method

Step 1. Soak the Yunnan ham in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce the intensity of the salt, then pat dry and slice into paper-thin bite-sized pieces.

Step 2. Prepare the vegetables by removing the tough strings from the snow peas and julienning the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 3. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger into thin matchsticks.

Step 4. Heat a wok or heavy-based skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 5. Toss in the ginger and garlic, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until the aroma is released.

Step 6. Add the sliced ham to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the fat turns translucent and the edges become slightly crispy.

Step 7. Add the snow peas and bell peppers to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously for 2 minutes until the vegetables are bright and tender-crisp.

Step 8. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and sugar. Toss everything together for 1 more minute to ensure the ham and vegetables are evenly glazed.

Step 9. Remove from heat and serve immediately, ideally alongside a bowl of steamed white rice.

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Slicing the ham while it is slightly chilled or partially frozen makes it much easier to achieve paper-thin slices.
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Do not add additional salt to the dish; Yunnan ham is naturally very salty and provides all the seasoning needed.
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If you cannot find Yunnan ham, a high-quality Italian Prosciutto or Spanish Jamón Serrano are the closest substitutes.
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Ensure the wok is smoking hot before adding the oil to prevent the ham from sticking.