TIPS FOR COOKING SHRIMP FRIED RICE
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T USE FRESHLY COOKED RICE
Fried rice is usually a dish that you make to repurpose the leftover cooked rice from the day before. You want to avoid freshly cooked rice because it is still moist and steamy, which may yield fried rice with a mushy texture. However, if you forget about cooking rice the day before, here is a little trick that I use. I spread a layer freshly cooked rice onto large baking sheets and let the rice air out for about 1 to 2 hours. The grains of rice will dry out during this process.
COOK SHRIMP SEPARATELY
Shrimp release moisture when you pan fry them. If you cook the shrimp with the vegetables, chances are, you’ll end up with some water at the bottom of your wok or pan. This could lead to mushier fried rice.
COOK EGGS SEPARATELY
You’ll notice in my recipe that I cook 2 eggs separately and then add the last egg after the rice is in the pan. That’s because I like chunks of scrambled egg and a bit of egg coated rice in the dish. You can cook all 3 eggs separately to simplify the recipe.
SUBSTITUTES FOR RICE
Quinoa, millet, and farro are great alternatives to rice.
HOW TO COOK JASMINE RICE
Ever wondered how to cook perfect rice?I have a complete guide on how to cook jasmine rice three ways: stovetop, slow cooker & Instant Pot.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP FRIED RICE
10-Minute Chilled Tofu AppetizerChinese Garlic Cucumber SaladGreen Papaya Salad
LOOKING FOR MORE FRIED RICE RECIPES?
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TOOLS + INGREDIENTS USED
Wok: This is the first carbon steel wok I purchased, and it has served me well. It is relatively lightweight and it is great for stir fries and steaming.Soy Sauce: This is my favorite light soy sauce.Sesame Oil: I typically use this brand of sesame oil because it has a great nutty flavor.
