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Yangzhou Fried Rice

Name: Yangzhou Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 600g Cooked Rice; 150g Shrimp; 80g Ham; 3 Egg; 1/3 Carrot; 3 stalks Green Onion; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil

Rice Dish

⏱ 20 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐⭐

A colorful, loaded fried rice with shrimp, ham, egg, and vegetables — Jiangnan's signature fried rice.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Said to originate in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, this fried rice is loaded with colorful ingredients and often served at celebrations. Using day-old rice is the classic trick for getting every grain separate and fluffy.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Hearty enough to be a meal on its own, for lunch or dinner.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Cooked Rice 600g
Shrimp 150g
Ham 80g
Egg 3
Carrot 1/3
Green Onion 3 stalks
Salt 1 tsp
Sesame Oil 1 tbsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Peel and devein the shrimp and season with a little salt. Dice the ham and carrot.
Beat the eggs in a bowl.
Heat oil in a pan and scramble the eggs until just set; remove and set aside.
In the same pan, stir-fry the shrimp and carrot, then add the ham once the shrimp is cooked.
Add the day-old rice and stir-fry over high heat until every grain is separate.
Return the egg to the pan and season with salt, green onion, and sesame oil to finish.

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