Description
Yangzhou fried rice is a delightful and colorful dish bursting with flavors that transport you to the vibrant streets of China. This quick and easy recipe combines day-old jasmine rice with fresh vegetables, savory proteins, and rich seasonings, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each forkful is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or diced chicken
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and beating the eggs.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add oil until shimmering.
- Scramble the beaten eggs until soft, then remove from the pan.
- Sauté carrots and green onions in the skillet until fragrant and tender (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked rice and your choice of shrimp or chicken; mix well until heated through.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stirring constantly for a minute before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg