Crispy Bean Sprout and Juicy Shrimp Fried Rice: An Oriental Delight
Kitchen Hack! How to Make Oriental Shrimp Fried Rice with a Satisfying Crunch from Bean Sprouts
Introducing a recipe for Oriental Shrimp Fried Rice that’s packed with the delightful crispness of bean sprouts and the savory flavor of plump shrimp. The addition of oyster sauce and chili oil creates a rich umami depth, making it a perfect dish for a special meal.
Fried Rice Ingredients
- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 10 cocktail shrimp (thawed and drained)
- 1 bell pepper (seeds removed, finely diced)
- 1/2 onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 green onion (thinly sliced)
- 100g bean sprouts (washed clean)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Oriental Fried Rice Seasoning
- 1.5 tbsp chili oil (for spicy aroma and color)
- 1 tbsp cooking wine (to remove shrimp odor)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce (for deep umami)
- Pinch of salt (for final seasoning)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1.5 tbsp chili oil (for spicy aroma and color)
- 1 tbsp cooking wine (to remove shrimp odor)
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce (for deep umami)
- Pinch of salt (for final seasoning)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for your fried rice. Wash and seed the bell pepper, then dice it finely so it blends well into the rice. Thinly slice the green onion to release its aromatic flavor.
Step 2
Heat a pan and add 1.5 tablespoons of chili oil. Once the spicy aroma rises, add the diced onion and stir-fry until translucent, bringing out the onion’s natural sweetness. Cooking over low heat will enhance this process.
Step 3
When the onions are partially cooked, add the cocktail shrimp and stir-fry together. As the shrimp begin to turn red, pour in 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to effectively eliminate any fishy odor.
Step 4
Just as the shrimp are almost cooked through, add the diced bell pepper and stir-fry. To maintain the pepper’s crisp texture, avoid overcooking. Next, add 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce and stir well to ensure the seasoning coats everything evenly.
Step 5
Once the bell pepper is lightly cooked, push the vegetables and shrimp to one side of the pan. Add another 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the empty space and crack in the 2 eggs. Scramble the eggs, but try not to break them up too much; let them cook into larger curds for a better texture.
Step 6
Gently mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables and shrimp you set aside. Then, add the 2 bowls of warm cooked rice. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry until the rice is evenly coated with the seasonings and ingredients. Ensure each grain of rice is coated.
Step 7
After the rice has combined well with the seasonings, vegetables, and shrimp, add the 100g of washed bean sprouts. Bean sprouts cook very quickly and can release a lot of water if overcooked, so gently toss them with chopsticks for a short time to keep them refreshingly crisp.
Step 8
As the bean sprouts begin to soften slightly, add the thinly sliced green onions and stir-fry to infuse the dish with their fresh aroma. The green onions will elevate the overall flavor profile of the fried rice.
Step 9
Finally, check the seasoning and add a pinch of salt if needed. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty finish, and give it one last stir. Your delicious Oriental Shrimp Fried Rice is ready to be enjoyed! Serve hot.
