Shrimp and Cabbage Egg Fried Rice: A Flavorful Upgrade
Shrimp and Cabbage Egg Fried Rice: A Flavorful Upgrade
How to Make Delicious Chinese-Style Shrimp and Cabbage Egg Fried Rice
During a trip to Hong Kong, I discovered an incredible egg fried rice at a Chinese restaurant. It looked so simple, with just eggs and rice, yet it was unbelievably delicious. Upon closer inspection, I found dried shrimp mixed in! Back home, I recreated that magic by adding dried shrimp and seasoning with fish sauce and oyster sauce, and it tasted exactly right. I decided to elevate this dish further by adding a generous amount of shredded cabbage, creating Cabbage Shrimp Egg Fried Rice. The result was astonishing – the cabbage flavor was completely masked by the savory dried shrimp and the delicious sauce, making it a whole new level of egg fried rice! Dried shrimp offer a deep, rich umami that fresh shrimp simply can’t match. As they rehydrate in the fried rice, they add a wonderful texture and significantly enhance the overall flavor without feeling out of place. I believe even children who are picky eaters will absolutely love this dish, as it’s universally appealing. With so much cabbage, you might even consider it a healthier option by reducing the rice portion, though its incredible taste might make dieting challenging!^^ I devoured my portion and then finished the leftovers.^^ This dish has earned a spot in my top 3 favorite cabbage recipes. I plated it beautifully, but the leftovers were too good to resist.^^ Cabbage recipes continue to be a hit, and while many are delicious, this one is highly, highly recommended! Don’t forget the dried shrimp for a guaranteed delicious cabbage egg fried rice experience.^^
Main Ingredients- 400g Cabbage
- 2 bowls Rice
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Dried Shrimp (approx. 100ml)
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the cabbage and separate the leaves. Then, soak the leaves in water with a splash of vinegar (about 1 tablespoon of vinegar per liter of water) for 10 minutes to sterilize them. This helps effectively remove any pesticides or impurities.
Step 2
After soaking, rinse the cabbage leaves under running water once more to ensure they are clean. Drain them well in a colander. It’s crucial to remove as much excess water as possible, as remaining moisture can make the fried rice soggy.
Step 3
Once drained, finely mince the cabbage. Aim for a very small chop, almost like mincing. This not only shortens the cooking time but also allows the cabbage to integrate seamlessly with the rice, creating a much more pleasant texture where you might not even distinguish between the cabbage and the rice.
Step 4
Finely mince the green onion as well, similar to how you prepared the cabbage. The aromatic flavor of the green onion will spread throughout the fried rice, making it even more delicious.
Step 5
Now, let’s start making the fried rice. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Crack the 2 eggs into the hot pan and immediately stir them vigorously with chopsticks to create scrambled eggs.
Step 6
Continue to stir and cook the scrambled eggs until they are fluffy and slightly dry, ensuring they don’t clump together too much. This consistency will help them mix well with the rice later.
Step 7
Push the cooked scrambled eggs to one side of the pan, or temporarily remove them. Add the finely minced cabbage to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Cook until the cabbage becomes translucent and tender.
Step 8
Add the cooked scrambled eggs back into the pan along with the rice, minced green onion, and dried shrimp. Pour in 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Stir everything together well with a spatula or spoon, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauces and the dried shrimp absorbs the flavors.
Step 9
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, giving it a quick mix to finish. A pinch of pepper can also be added to enhance the aroma. Enjoy your delicious Cabbage Shrimp Egg Fried Rice!
