Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice

A popular dish in many Chinese-American restaurants! Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice, also known as "Har Mei Fan" in Cantonese, is a staple dish in many Chinese restaurants in the USA. Here's a breakdown of the dish to help you learn more about it:

Ingredients:

Preparation:

1. Cook the rice: Day-old rice is preferred because it's drier and easier to stir-fry. If using fresh rice, it's best to refrigerate it overnight to remove excess moisture.

2. Prepare the ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp, chop the scallions, mince the garlic, and beat the eggs.

3. Heat the wok or large skillet: Add vegetable oil to the wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Scramble the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the wok and scramble them until cooked through. Remove the eggs from the wok and set aside.

5. Add aromatics: Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.

6. Add shrimp: Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until they're pink and cooked through.

7. Add mixed vegetables (optional): If using, add peas, carrots, corn, onions, and/or bean sprouts to the wok and stir-fry briefly.

8. Add cooked rice: Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

9. Add seasonings: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper to the rice mixture and stir-fry until everything is well combined.

10. Combine everything: Add the scrambled eggs and shrimp back into the wok and stir-fry everything together.

11. Taste and adjust: Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning as needed.

12. Serve: Transfer the Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice to a serving platter or individual plates and serve immediately.

Variations:

Tips for ordering in a restaurant:

Now that you know more about Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice, go ahead and try it at your favorite restaurant or attempt to make it at home!