Classic Yangzhou Fried Rice

A beloved Chinese-American classic, this Yangzhou Fried Rice is packed with tender shrimp, savory char siu pork, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in perfectly seasoned rice.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

0.5 cup peeled and deveined shrimp

0.5 cup diced char siu pork

2 large eggs

0.5 cup frozen peas

0.5 cup diced carrots

0.25 cup chopped scallions

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp vegetable oil

0.5 tsp salt

0.25 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1
Scramble the eggs: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs and cook, stirring, until just set. Remove from wok and set aside.
2
Prepare the shrimp and pork: If using raw shrimp, quickly stir-fry them in the wok with a little oil until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside. If using pre-cooked char siu, ensure it is diced.
3
Stir-fry vegetables: Add remaining 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok over medium-high heat. Add diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add frozen peas and cook for another minute.
2 min
4
Add rice and seasonings: Add the cooked jasmine rice to the wok. Break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining salt, and white pepper. Stir well to combine.
2 min
5
Combine ingredients: Return the cooked shrimp, diced char siu pork, and scrambled eggs to the wok. Add chopped scallions. Toss everything together gently for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
1 min
6
Serve hot.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Perfect With

stir-fried bok choyhot and sour souppickled radishes