Easy and Quick Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Cooking Steps

Step 1: Cook the Rice [00:18]

1. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice with cold water.
2. Place in a pot with 1 cup of cold water and 1 tsp of oil.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to low heat.
4. Cook until no more bubbles appear in the rice.
5. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 20 minutes (keep the lid on).
6. Stir to break up the rice.

Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp [01:26]

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/2 tsp rice wine, 1/6 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp sugar, 1/16 tsp white pepper powder, 1/2 tsp corn starch, and 1/2 tsp oil.
2. Mix well and let it marinate.

Step 3: Prepare Vegetables [01:45]

1. Chop 2 stalks of green onion, mince 2 cloves of garlic, and cut 0.7 oz (20 g) of carrot into fine strips.

Step 4: Cook Shrimp and Vegetables [02:06]

1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a little oil.
2. Sear the shrimp on both sides until cooked.
3. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry briefly.
4. Add 3.5 oz (100 g) of bean sprouts and the carrot strips, stir-fry to remove the raw taste.
5. Add 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce for color and flavor, toss well, and remove from the pan.

Step 5: Cook Rice and Eggs [02:44]

1. In the same pan, add a bit more oil and crack 2 large eggs, scrambling them until fully cooked.
2. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps.
3. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tsp dark soy sauce.
4. Stir-fry until the rice has an even color.
5. Add 1/2 cup frozen peas and cook for 1/2 to 1 minute.
6. Return the shrimp, bean sprouts, and carrots to the pan.
7. Add the chopped green onion and a pinch of black pepper.
8. Give everything a quick toss and serve.