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Shrimp Fried Rice
"This easy shrimp fried rice is restaurant-quality (or better!). Fresh or frozen shrimp are quickly stir-fried with garlic and onions. Add the cooked rice, a couple of eggs, frozen peas, plus my own special Thai sauce, and you have a fried rice recipe that is sure to please everyone, even your kids. A great way to use leftover rice - and leftover roasted chicken can also be added if you have some taking up space in the refrigerator. Add chilli if you like it spicy. Yum!..."
INGREDIENTS
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SERVES 2
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4 cups cooked rice (preferably 1-3 days' old, kept in the refrigerator, OR freshly made - see below)
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8-12 medium or 15-20 small shrimp, shell removed (tails can be removed or left on). If frozen, thaw fast in tepid water
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3-4 Tbsp. white cooking wine
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1/4 cup onion, minced
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3-4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 eggs, beaten
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1/2 to 3/4 cup frozen peas
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optional: 1/2 cup cashews
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STIR-FRY SAUCE: (Be sure to double these amounts for more than 4 cups of rice)
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1/2 tsp. shrimp paste (available by the jar at Asian stores)
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2 Tbsp. fish sauce
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1 tsp. sugar
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2 Tbsp. soy sauce
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pinch white or black pepper
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1-2 tsp. chili sauce (see below) - omit for mild rice
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GARNISH: 2-3 green onions
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optional: 1 sliced red chili
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