Yangzhou Fried Rice
A comforting and versatile dish from Yangzhou, China, featuring a colorful mix of shrimp, ham, peas, and carrots stir-fried with rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100g cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup peas and carrots, frozen or fresh
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the wok by heating a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and let them sit for a few seconds until they start to set.
- Gently scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the shrimp to the same pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the diced ham and peas and carrots, stirring for a couple of minutes.
- Incorporate the cooked rice, using a spatula to break up clumps and mix everything together.
- Drizzle in soy sauce and sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the scrambled eggs and chopped green onions, stir-frying for another minute or two until heated through.
Notes
Using day-old rice is key for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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