Wok-Tossed Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice

Method8 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Toss the shrimp (10) with the 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and baking soda (0.25 tsp), and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes before setting them aside.

   Marinate shrimp · 10 minUses 10 shrimp, deveined · 0.25 tsp salt, for the shrimp marinade · 0.25 tsp white pepper, for the shrimp marinade · 0.25 tsp baking soda

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Warm 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok over high heat, then cook the shrimp just until they are cooked through and lift them out.

   Uses Marinated shrimp · 1 tbsp neutral oil

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Pour in the remaining 3 tbsp oil and fry the scallion whites until fragrant. Keep the separated scallion greens reserved for the final toss.

   Uses 3 tbsp neutral oil · Whites from the four chopped scallions; reserve the greens

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Pour in the beaten eggs (4) and stir with the scallion whites for about 30 seconds, until almost set.

   Uses Sautéed scallion whites · 4 large eggs, beaten

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Tip in the cold rice and stir-fry, pressing out any clumps so every grain gets coated in the egg.

   Uses Almost-set egg and scallion-white mixture · 2 cup cooked white rice, cold; preferably cooked the day before

   
6. 6

   Step 6: Splash in the soy sauce (1 tbsp), then sprinkle over the sugar (1 tsp), white pepper (0.5 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and chicken powder (1 tsp), and keep tossing until the grains are dry and loose.

   Uses Rice tossed with egg and scallion whites · 1 tbsp soy sauce · 1 tsp salt · 0.5 tsp white pepper · 1 tsp chicken powder · 1 tsp sugar

7. 7

   Step 7: Return the cooked shrimp and add the scallion greens. Toss until the rice is hot throughout and the eggs are fully set.

   Uses Seasoned egg fried rice · Cooked reserved shrimp · Reserved scallion greens

   
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   Step 8: Spoon the finished fried rice into bowls. Add optional extra spring onions and a drizzle of chili oil if desired, then serve immediately.

   Uses Finished shrimp and egg fried rice · scallions (for garnish) · chili oil (for serving)