Yangzhou Fried Rice
Serves: 5
Carter Wolf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
46
Sweetness
57
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 small
Dried Shrimp (handful, optional)2 tbsps
Ketchup2 tbsps
Peanut Oil1 tbsp
Ginger (peeled and grated)1 medium
Carrot (cut in 1/4-inch dice)1 cup
Pea (frozen)2 tbsps
Light Soy Sauce1
Sea Salt1 tsp
Toasted Sesame OilDirections:
1
If desired, in a small bowl, soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside
2
For the spicy ketchup sauce, if using: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and chili sauce and set aside
3
For the fried rice: Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon peanut oil
4
Add the eggs and scramble, then set aside on a plate
5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok
6
Add the ginger and stir-fry for less than 1 minute
7
Then add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute more
8
Add the pork, the soaked dried shrimp if using, and mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes
9
Then add the peas and cooked rice and toss together
10
Add the cooked egg back into the wok
11
Season the mixture with the light soy sauce, salt and pepper
12
At the very end add the sesame oil and spicy ketchup sauce if using
13
Check the seasoning and adjust to taste with salt and pepper
14
Garnish with green onions and serve immediately