Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: serves 4 people
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 350 g (1 1/2 cups) long grain rice; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 carrots; 1 tsp fresh ginger, diced; 2 garlic cloves; 100 g (2/3 cup) frozen peas; 250 g (1/2 pound) peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 eggs; 1 scallion

Gorgeous Shrimp Fried Rice

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Essential ingredients

Shrimp fried rice is one of our favorite ways to use shrimp. The whole recipe is below. Here, we share a bit more information about the ingredients and substitutes.

Rice - we used long-grain rice Zlato polje in this recipe. It holds its shape while cooking and is perfect for Asian-inspired recipes.

Soy sauce - Light soy sauce with low sodium is the way to go. It's not too salty, yet it delivers that umami flavor. If you're using dark soy sauce, only use about 1 tbsp of sauce and two tablespoons of water.

Rice vinegar will balance the flavors beautifully and create that delicious sour-sweet flavor. Optionally, you can use apple cider vinegar.

Oyster sauce - For an extra umami flavor, add oyster sauce.

Sesame oil—Sesame oil has an amazing roasted sesame flavor that elevates the flavor of the dish. You can also use vegetable oil.

Vegetables - we can find carrots, ginger, garlic, peas, and scallions in this recipe.

Shrimp - use fresh or thawed shrimp.

Eggs - scrambled eggs are a lovely addition to this recipe and an excellent source of protein.

Storing

Since this is a 25-minute recipe, we recommend making it fresh.

However, feel free to store any leftover Shrimp Fried Rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Before serving, reheat well in the skillet on the stove.

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METHOD

cook the rice

Rinse the long-grain rice under running water and add it to a saucepan. Cover with water so that it's about 2 cm or 1 inch above the rice. Season with salt, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat immediately, cover with a lid, and cook for 11 minutes. Set aside until the rice cools.
prepare the sauce and vegetables

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and sugar. Cut the carrot into small cubes. Peel and mince the garlic.
pan-fry

Add sesame oil to a deep pan or wok and place over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the carrots, minced ginger, minced garlic, and peas. Stir-fry for a minute. Add the shrimp and pan-fry for a minute. Add the eggs and leave them for a minute to cook, then stir for the eggs to become scrambled. Cook for another 30 minutes. Add the rice, stir, and continue to fry for 1 - 2 minutes while stirring regularly.
Shrimp Fried Rice

Add the prepared sauce and sliced scallion to the Shrimp Fried Rice. Stir to combine and serve warm. Optionally serve with a teaspoon of soy sauce.

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Shrimp Fried Rice