fried rice
Parts of this recipe can be made ahead, such as the rice, the bacon, the shrimp. That will save time when you assemble the dish.
prep time
35 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Stir-Fry
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound fresh medium shrimp, unpeeled
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 - eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/2 pound cooked lean pork, cut into thin strips
- 8 - green onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
How To Make fried rice
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Step 1Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well, rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Coarsely chop the shrimp, and set aside.
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Step 2Combine 3 cups water and salt in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually add rice, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
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Step 3Cook the bacon in a wok or electric skillet until crisp; remove the bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble the bacon, and set aside. Set aside 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings, and return 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings to wok.
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Step 4Combine beaten eggs and pepper in a medium bowl; stir well with a wire whisk.
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Step 5Pour half of the egg mixture into the wok, and cook until eggs are set, tilting wok so that the uncooked portion covers the bottom of the wok. Remove the egg "pancake" from the wok and let cool. Roll up egg, and cut into thin strips; set aside. Repeat the procedure with the remaining 1 1/2 teasoons drippings and remaining egg mixture.
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Step 6Add the oil and ginger to the wok, and saute just until the ginger is golden brown. Add the reserved cooked rice, and stir-fry 5 minutes. Add the reserved shrimp, bacon, egg strips, pork, green onions, and soy sauce; stir fry 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture is thoroughly heated.
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Culture:
Asian
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Pork
Category:
Seafood
Keyword:
#eggs
Keyword:
#shrimp
Keyword:
#Fried Rice
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Stir-Fry
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