The Best Fried Rice (Claiborne/lee)
| Yield: | 8 Servings | 
| Categories: | Chinese, Rice | 
| 5 | c | Cold cooked rice; (cooked at least one day in advance) | 
| 1 | c | Small raw shrimps**; shelled, deveined, and split in half lengthwise | 
| 1 | ts | Baking soda | 
| 1 | ts | Salt | 
| 5 | tb | Peanut oil | 
| Or vegetable or corn oil | ||
| 2/3 | c | Cooked ham; or cubed chinese sausages | 
| 3 | Eggs | |
| 1/2 | c | Cooked fresh green peas or frozen peas | 
| 1 | tb | Salt; approximately | 
| 2 | tb | Oyster sauce** | 
| 1 | c | Fresh bean sprouts; (see note) | 
| 1/2 | c | Scallions; chopped and green part included | 
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