Vietnamese Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
484 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên)
Description
This rendition of Vietnamese Fried Rice starts by browning sliced Chinese sausage and cooking shrimp separately to preserve their flavors and textures. Aromatics such as diced onion and minced garlic are sautéed, followed by mixed vegetables cooked until just tender. Beaten eggs are scrambled in the pan alongside the vegetables, adding richness.
Chilled day-old cooked rice is added next, combined with cooked sausage and shrimp. The dish is seasoned with a balanced mix of chicken bouillon powder for depth, black pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce for savory and slightly sweet notes. Butter and sesame oil enrich the flavor and mouthfeel. The rice is allowed to cook undisturbed briefly to form a lightly crisp bottom crust, stirred, and this process repeated to enhance texture.
Finished with chopped green onion, this fried rice offers a pleasant combination of tender shrimp, chewy sausage, and soft yet crisp vegetables. It is a complete meal on its own but can also accompany other Vietnamese dishes.
For best results, day-old rice is recommended to reduce moisture and achieve the desired texture. Butter is key to enhancing flavor and mouthfeel in this recipe. Staggering ingredient addition by hardness helps maintain proper cooking of each component and avoids overcooking delicate items.
Ingredients
- 4 Chinese sausages (lạp xưởng), sliced diagonally
- ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, fresh, frozen, or dried
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 pound mixed vegetables fresh or frozen
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 3 cups white rice preferably day-old and cold, cooked
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- green onion chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large wok or skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced Chinese sausage for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. Discard excess fat.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same pan, cook the shrimp until pink and opaque (about 2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside. Clean the wok if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics & Veggies: Add 1 tbsp oil. Sauté diced onion and garlic until fragrant (1 min). Push to the side and add mixed vegetables. Cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Scramble the Egg: Push veggies aside. Add beaten egg and scramble until cooked through.
- Stir Fry Everything: Add cold rice, sausage, shrimp, and seasonings (sesame oil, bouillon powder, pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and butter). Stir-fry everything together until well combined.
- Get Crispy: Let the rice sit untouched for 2 minutes to crisp the bottom. Stir and repeat once or twice for that signature texture.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use day-old, cold rice to prevent sogginess and achieve crispy texture.
- Butter adds richness and enhances the flavor of the fried rice.
- Add ingredients in order of hardness to ensure even cooking.
- Allow rice to sit to brown slightly before stirring to build a crispy bottom layer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3995IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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