Chef Baek’s Style Shrimp Fried Rice
Restaurant-Quality Shrimp Fried Rice at Home with Chef Baek’s Recipe
Tired of craving Chinese-style fried rice? Now you can recreate that deliciousness at home with Chef Baek’s secret recipe for shrimp fried rice. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients- 2 fresh eggs
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (white part)
- 8 frozen shrimp (thawed and patted dry)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, we’ll create an aromatic green onion oil to build the foundation of flavor for our fried rice. Lightly coat your pan with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and slowly sauté until they become fragrant and slightly softened, releasing their sweet aroma. This step is crucial for a delicious green onion oil.
Step 2
Once the green onion oil is infused, gently push the sautéed green onions to one side of the pan. Crack the two eggs into the cleared space.
Step 3
As the eggs begin to cook, use a chopstick or spatula to gently scramble them. Aim for slightly larger pieces rather than finely chopped bits, as this adds a pleasing texture to the fried rice.
Step 4
Once the scrambled eggs are cooked, combine them with the sautéed green onions. Mixing them now allows the green onion’s flavor to beautifully infuse into the eggs.
Step 5
Now, let’s cook the star ingredient: the shrimp! Utilize the empty space on the side of the pan. Add the thawed and patted-dry frozen shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
Step 6
When the shrimp are cooked, bring all the ingredients in the pan together (sautéed green onions, scrambled eggs, and shrimp). Now it’s time to season! Pour 1 teaspoon of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. As it sizzles against the hot pan, it creates a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 7
Stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring the soy sauce evenly coats all the ingredients. For the best texture, cook over high heat quickly to prevent the rice from becoming mushy and to achieve fluffy fried rice.
Step 8
Finally, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and rich flavor. To preserve its fragrance, add the sesame oil just before turning off the heat, as it can evaporate if cooked for too long.
Step 9
Transfer the finished shrimp fried rice to a serving plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy your delicious homemade shrimp fried rice, inspired by Chef Baek!
