Description
Yangzhou fried rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fluffy, day-old rice with a medley of fresh vegetables, succulent shrimp, and savory ham. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just one pan, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups day-old long-grain rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the vegetables, beat the eggs, and measure the soy sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Scramble the beaten eggs until soft curds form, then remove from the wok.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and sauté the carrots and peas until tender, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in the cooked rice and diced ham; mix well to heat through.
- Pour in soy sauce while stirring to coat evenly; add sesame oil for flavor.
- Fold in chopped green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Use leftover rice for optimal texture; freshly cooked rice can become mushy. Customize by swapping proteins like chicken or tofu, or adding your favorite vegetables. Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure proper frying.