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A generous serving of colorful Yangzhou Chinese Fried Rice, featuring shrimp and char siu.

Yangzhou Fried Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 150 g shrimp
  • 100 g char siu diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 pinch white pepper

Method
 

  1. Scramble the eggs in a hot oiled wok; remove.
  2. Stir-fry shrimp and char siu until just cooked.
  3. Add the cold rice, breaking up clumps, and toss over high heat.
  4. Add peas and carrot; return the egg.
  5. Season with soy sauce and white pepper, finish with scallions.

Notes

Cold day-old rice is essential for separate, fluffy grains.