Shrimp Fried Rice

September 20: National Fried Rice Day

Islander thought that her graduate school classmate and friend, AAW, from Singapore was a “Crazy Rich Asian”. She did drive a BMW and had a vanity license plate, lived in a nice apartment off campus by herself and wore lots of designer dresses to parties. So when she went to study at AAW’s place, she was pleasantly surprised that the foods she cooked and served at our sessions were simple yet comforting, like fried rice. Of course, she threw in some shrimp for a little luxury! She shared the recipe with us and now whenever Islander cooks it, she is reminded of her generous college study buddy.

Add some riches to rice with shrimp, especially on National Fried Rice Day!

Recipe

(From AAW)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 
  • 3 cups jasmine white rice, cooked leftovers
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup scallion, green parts only, chopped
  • 2 eggs                                                 

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high and saute garlic for around 2 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink. Add rice then soy sauce, breaking up any clumps of rice.

Add fish sauce, sesame oil, cilantro and scallions and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Make a well in the middle of the fried rice. Add eggs in the pan and mix everything well for another 2 minutes. and serve hot on a platter. Garnish with extra shrimp, cilantro and scallions (optional).

Notes

  • September is also National Rice Month. Search our blog for more rice recipes.