Fried Rice
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Fried Rice
Description
The preparation begins by stir-frying minced garlic in neutral oil to release fragrance, followed by cooking cubed boneless chicken breast and peeled shrimp until partially done. Mixed vegetables are added to the wok and cooked briefly. Then leftover steamed white rice is incorporated, ensuring it separates well for even cooking.
Seasonings including fish sauce, soy sauce, a touch of oyster sauce, and ground white pepper are added to build flavor depth. The rice mixture is pushed to one side of the wok to create a space where lightly beaten eggs are poured and allowed to set slightly before being mixed in, producing small egg pieces throughout. Salt is adjusted to taste, and the mixture is stirred until well combined and heated through.
The resulting fried rice is a hearty, savory dish with a combination of protein and vegetables, enhanced by the umami of the sauces. It is typically served hot as a main or side dish and showcases balance between moistness, texture, and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 oz. (125g) chicken breast cut into cubes, boneless and skinless
- 4 oz. (125g) Shrimp peeled, shelled and deveined
- 1 cup mixed vegetables thawed, frozen
- 12 oz. (350g) rice leftover steamed white
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a wok or pan with the oil. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, then add the chicken, shrimp, and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry until the chicken and shrimp are halfway cooked.
- Add the rice and stir well to combine with the ingredients. Then, add the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Continue to stir the fried rice for a couple of minutes.
- Using a spatula, push the rice to the side of the wok to create a 'well' in the middle. Pour the beaten eggs into the 'well.' Wait for 30 seconds, then cover the eggs with the fried rice.
- Leave the mixture for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then continue to stir-fry until the eggs break into small pieces and mix well with the fried rice. Add salt to taste and stir quickly. Dish out and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3251IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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