Shrimp Fried Rice
The key ingredient, as the name suggests, is shrimp. These small, sweet, and tender crustaceans infuse the fried rice with their unique flavor, providing a delectable seafood twist to the classic dish. While shrimp is the star, variations of the recipe may include other proteins like chicken, beef, or tofu to cater to different preferences.
Ingredients
- 350 g Shrimp small size peeled and deveined
- 1 whole Red onion chopped
- 5 cloves Garlic chopped
- 4 pcs Celery stalks diced
- 3 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Dark soy
- 1 whole Carrot medium size Diced
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 Plates Cooked rice
Instructions
- In Medium high heat saute garlic in 2 tbsp oil until the garlic released the aroma
- Add the rest of the vegetables and continue to saute until partially cooked Diced carrots, diced celery, and diced onions continue to saute until evenly coated with oil.
- Add the sesame oil and continue to saute Increase the temperature a little as you start adding oil and other ingredients
- Add the shrimp and stir until evenly cooked Continue to saute until all mixed ingredients cooked
- In a bowl combine 2 tbsp of light soy and 1 tbsp of dark soy.Add the sauce and mix until the dark color spreads evenly into the vegetables and shrimp In swirling motion add the mixture and continue to saute/stir until until the color spreads evenly
- Add the three plates of rice one at a time If no leftover rice is available, newly cooked rice can also be used, here's how This method really works with jasmine rice Wash 4 cups of rice until the water looks clear Using both hands grab a handful of rice scrub the rice and repeat until starch wash away, It is important to clear the water from starch as the starch is the main reason why the rice is so sticky is at least by clearing the water will help the rice to not so lumpy and sticky Change the water and repeat the process Drain all the water and add exactly 4 cups of water and cooked in a rice cooker Once the rice is cooked it is important to loosen it by scooping it out on a plate and spread to release the steam and stop the cooking process Portion the rice into one serving per plate times 3 This will give 4 servings including the mixed vegetables Continue to mix until the color evenly spread to the ingredients Using a spatula or spoon squeeze the lump of rice
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper Garnish with chopped green onion
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