For the shrimp: 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Pinch of salt Pinch of white pepper
For the rice: 3 cups overnight rice For the sauce: Pinch of white pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce For the stir-fried: 3 tablespoons oil, separated ½ medium onion, thinly diced ½ cup peas ½ cup carrots, diced ½ cup corn kernels 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly chopped
Growing up in my family, we always had leftover rice.
And you can turn it into super delicious shrimp fried rice in just 10 minutes.
What is the ratio of rice to water when making fried rice?
Please stay tuned and let me share with you all my tips and tricks.
In a bowl, add the de-winded shrimp. Season it with salt and white pepper.
When making fried rice, it is best to use overnight rice because there's less moisture
in it, so it's easier to separate every grain of rice while stir-frying it.
Let's take a look at how we made the rice. I used jasmine rice.
The ratio of rice to water is 1 to 1.
In the rice cooker, use the setting for rice and cook.
Then transfer the steamed rice to a plate and cool down.
Cover the rice with a plastic wrap, then place it in the fridge overnight.
Ta-da! That's how we got the overnight rice.
Let's make the sauce.
Mix together the white pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
What is the replacement of oyster sauce? Many of you asked me this question.
You can replace it with vegetarian mushroom-based oyster sauce.
You can also use hoisin sauce.
In a wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil,
and the shrimp. Stir-fry until pink, for around 30 seconds.
Remove.
In the wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil,
followed by the onions, peas, carrots, and corn kernels.
Stir-fry until aromatic, for around 30 seconds.
Remove.
In the wok over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil,
add the beaten eggs, and scramble until partially cooked.
Transfer the overnight rice inside.
Stir-fry until every grain of rice is separated, for around 1 minute.
To get the smoky wok kick, make sure the heat is on the highest for the entire time.
Return the onions, peas, carrots, corn, and shrimp.
Also add the sauce.
Mix everything together.
In just a few minutes, we made this incredibly delicious shrimp fried rice,
with every ingredient working together harmoniously.
It is a perfect solution for busy weeknights and holiday gatherings.
I've been making this shrimp fried rice since I was a little kid.
It was always a hit, and I just love it.
I love that every grain of rice is separated,
and the slightly charred taste of the whole dish is amazing.
The shrimp is so bouncy.
Please comment below and share with me one dish you always enjoyed since a little kid.
If you also like to make chicken fried rice, check out the video right here.
It is so delicious.
I also share my tips on how to make the chicken super juicy and tender.
It's so good.
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