Tender Shrimp Fried Rice
Tender Shrimp Fried Rice
Super Simple Baek Jong Won Style Shrimp Fried Rice: Chinese Restaurant Quality at Home!
A crowd-pleasing dish loved by everyone, from kids to adults! Enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal with no room for complaints. Recreate impressive Chinese-style fried rice right in your kitchen using Chef Baek Jong Won’s techniques. Using cocktail shrimp makes it even easier, while larger shrimp offer a more pronounced shrimp flavor. Pairing it with black bean sauce (Jjajang sauce) for mixing doubles the deliciousness! It’s perfect for busy mornings or a quick lunch.
Main Ingredients- Shrimp (cocktail or large fresh shrimp) – desired amount
- Green onions – desired amount (chopped)
- 1 Egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start making delicious shrimp fried rice! Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, creating fragrant green onion oil. (Using frozen chopped green onions makes this step even easier!) Once the aroma of green onions is prominent, push them to one side of the pan. Crack 1 egg into the empty space and scramble it. Cooking the egg directly in the same pan reduces washing up and saves time, making it very efficient for busy mornings.
Step 2
When the scrambled egg is softly cooked, gently mix it with the green onions and stir-fry together. Now it’s time for the star ingredient: shrimp! If using cocktail shrimp, soak them in cold water briefly to thaw, then rinse under running water. (If using large shrimp, remove the shells and devein.) Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry with the green onions and egg.
Step 3
Once the shrimp have turned pink and all ingredients are well combined, pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to one side of the pan and let it sizzle slightly. This caramelizes the soy sauce, bringing out a richer flavor in your fried rice.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add the rice and stir-fry! Using leftover cold rice is ideal for fried rice as it results in distinct, fluffy grains. Add the rice and use a spatula to break up any clumps, ensuring the rice is well combined with all the ingredients and soy sauce. Stir-fry thoroughly until the rice grains are separated and all ingredients are harmoniously blended. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Finally, drizzle in 0.5 tablespoon of sesame oil for a glossy finish and nutty aroma. Your delicious shrimp fried rice is complete!
Step 5
Ta-da! Your delicious shrimp fried rice is ready. It’s wonderful on its own, but I heated up some pre-made black bean sauce to enjoy with it. I’m having a truly satisfying meal! (Give me credit for adding these little touches even when I’m busy! Haha.)
Step 6
The texture of the plump shrimp is fantastic, and the flavor is both rich and wonderfully savory. Kids absolutely love it, and I often pack it in their lunchboxes. It tastes just as good when cold, making it a consistently enjoyable dish. This is a foolproof recipe, so be sure to give it a try!
