Yang Chow Fried Rice
Elevate your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Yang Chow Fried Rice, a Chinese restaurant classic that's easy to recreate at home. This hearty stir-fried dish features perfectly seasoned, fluffy white rice tossed with succulent shrimp, savory char siu (Chinese barbecue pork), scrambled eggs, and a medley of colorful vegetables like peas, carrots, and green onions. Drizzled with a delectable blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, this fried rice achieves the perfect balance of umami and richness in every bite. Quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is ideal for weeknights or last-minute dinners. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite Asian-inspired dishes for a truly satisfying feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked and chilled white rice
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup char siu (Chinese barbecue pork), diced
- 0.75 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 eggs
- 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients: dice the char siu, carrots, and green onions; peel and devein the shrimp; and mince the garlic. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs, scramble them, and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
In the same wok, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same wok, add the minced garlic and diced carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and the carrots start to soften.
Add the chilled rice to the wok, breaking it apart with a spoon to avoid clumps.
Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice. Stir to coat the grains evenly.
Add the cooked shrimp, diced char siu, frozen peas, scrambled eggs, salt, and ground white pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing to combine all ingredients.
Finally, mix in the chopped green onions and stir for 1-2 more minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the Yang Chow Fried Rice warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1132 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
