This Deluxe Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, transforming leftover cooked rice into a vibrant, savory dish. The key to success lies in using cold, day-old rice, which ensures each grain remains separate and perfectly textured. A combination of fresh shrimp, scrambled eggs, ham, chicken, and roast pork creates a rich, satisfying protein base, while bamboo shoots add a delightful crunch. Stir-fried quickly over high heat with aromatic scallions and a splash of soy sauce, this dish captures the authentic essence of Chinese home cooking. It 226;ÂÂs an excellent way to use up leftovers and makes for a quick, impressive weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Chinese Fried Rice Deluxe
Description
This Deluxe Fried Rice is the ultimate comfort food, transforming leftover cooked rice into a vibrant, savory dish. The key to success lies in using cold, day-old rice, which ensures each grain remains separate and perfectly textured. A combination of fresh shrimp, scrambled eggs, ham, chicken, and roast pork creates a rich, satisfying protein base, while bamboo shoots add a delightful crunch. Stir-fried quickly over high heat with aromatic scallions and a splash of soy sauce, this dish captures the authentic essence of Chinese home cooking. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent way to use up leftovers and makes for a quick, impressive weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare all ingredients: devein and dice the shrimp, chop scallions, and dice the ham, chicken, and roast pork. Ensure you have 4 cups of cold, cooked rice ready.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of lard or cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Beat the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Pour into the hot oil and scramble until firm, breaking them into small pieces. Remove eggs from the pan and set aside.
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Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil to the hot wok.
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Add the chopped scallions, shrimp, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
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Add the cold cooked rice to the wok. Break up any clumps with your spatula, stirring constantly until the rice is heated through and grains are separated.
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Push the rice and shrimp to the sides of the wok to make a hole in the center.
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Add the cooked peas, bamboo shoots, diced ham, chicken, and roast pork to the center. Stir until thoroughly heated and mixed with the rice.
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Return the scrambled eggs to the wok.
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Sprinkle the soy sauce evenly over the rice and mix well until the rice is uniformly colored.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 267.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.5g40%
- Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
- Cholesterol 138.8mg47%
- Sodium 4999.9mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 9.2g19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.