This Down-Home Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining the crisp texture of fresh vegetables with the savory depth of cured ham and sweet shrimp. The dish features a perfect balance of flavors, starting with a aromatic base of sauted onions, celery, garlic, and ginger. Long-grain rice is stirred into a light beef broth, allowing each grain to absorb the delicious juices without becoming mushy. Eggs are gently folded in at the end, creating soft, silky ribbons that bind the ingredients together. Its a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug, perfect for family dinners or using up leftover rice and proteins. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with home-cooked ease.
Down-Home Fried Rice
Description
This Down-Home Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining the crisp texture of fresh vegetables with the savory depth of cured ham and sweet shrimp. The dish features a perfect balance of flavors, starting with a aromatic base of sauted onions, celery, garlic, and ginger. Long-grain rice is stirred into a light beef broth, allowing each grain to absorb the delicious juices without becoming mushy. Eggs are gently folded in at the end, creating soft, silky ribbons that bind the ingredients together. Its a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug, perfect for family dinners or using up leftover rice and proteins. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with home-cooked ease.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the vegetables: Cut the onion in half and sliver thinly. Wash and slice the celery diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Core, seed, and dice the red bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Prepare the proteins: Thinly slice the cured ham and then shred it. Peel and devein the shrimp, then cook them briefly until pink and cut each in half crosswise.
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Prepare the aromatics and greens: Lightly blanch the snow peas and cut them lengthwise into thin strips. Clean and thinly slice the scallions.
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In a large, heavy casserole or wok over medium-low heat, add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
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Add the sliced onions, celery, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan.
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Cook the aromatics, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Add the diced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add the cooked rice, beef broth, and shredded ham to the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
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Add the prepared shrimp and snow pea strips to the mixture.
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Cook for 1 minute longer, just until the shrimp is heated through and snow peas are bright green.
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Remove the pan from the heat temporarily.
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In a small bowl, beat the eggs together with the soy sauce until well combined.
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Push the rice mixture to the sides of the casserole, creating a well in the center.
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Return the casserole to medium-low heat and pour the egg and soy sauce mixture into the center well.
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Let the eggs sit for a few seconds, then stir with a fork for about 1 minute until the eggs are just set but still soft.
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Gently fold the cooked eggs into the rice mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
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Heat through for another minute, then stir in the sliced scallions.
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Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 158.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.6g18%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 57.9mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.4g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
- Sugars 5.7g
- Protein 2.1g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
