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Shrimp Fried Rice with Vegetables

January 26, 2016 by Karen Giebel 5 Comments

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I have been making this version of Fried Rice since my kids were little. They’re now in their 30’s so I’d say this recipe is a keeper! Forget that stuff you get at the corner Chinese takeout place. This is the real deal and so gosh darn good it’s hard to stop eating it. As a matter of fact, I ate my fair share last night and I was ready for more today.

I unwillingly had to adapt my ingredients because here in Germany there is not a Water Chestnut to be found and I have only found Mung Bean Sprouts a couple of times. Both of those have always been essential to my recipe, but I found changing it up a bit still provided a mouthwatering, satisfying plate of goodness. My son even shipped me some Mung Bean Seeds but for whatever reason, they just won’t sprout!

Besides my standard ingredients, I have on occasion added diced leftover roast pork,bamboo shoots and sliced snow peas which add wonderful crunch and flavor. Feel free to improvise with what’s in your kitchen!

I usually cook the rice the day before I need it and refrigerate it. I find that cold dry rice keeps the grains separate and gives it a better “bite.” Never use rice that you just cooked and is still warm. Doing so will give you a nice pan of mush 🙂

Ready? Let’s build us some Fried Rice!

The Good Stuff!

Ingredients

Fried Rice with Shrimp and Vegetables

Get the table set and whatever main course you're serving ready because when this Fried Rice is done, it needs to be served up right away to keep the vegetables crisp and crunchy! Dan and I had Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken with our rice and it made a great combination!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups cooked Rice make sure it is cold
  • 1/4 Cup Canola Oil or other vegetable oils
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Sliced. White parts only.
  • 1 Cup Small Shrimp rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Green Peas I use straight from the freezer.
  • 1 Small can Sliced Water Chestnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 Cups fresh Mung Bean Sprouts I used "jarred" Soy Bean Sprouts. They were adequate.
  • 3 Large Eggs well combined
  • 3 TBSP Soy Sauce use reduced sodium if you like

Instructions
 

  • Heat the 1/4 Cup oil in a large, 12 inch skillet until hot. Then reduce heat to medium hot.
  • Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet and stir, cook the rice until it takes on a golden sheen. Note: The rice does NOT turn brown or even "Gold," just a hint of color.
  • Add the frozen peas and sit fry a minute or two.
  • Meanwhile, break the eggs into a bowl and whisk them up good. The set aside.......In Bavaria it is not uncommon to find your eggs come complete with a feather or 2!
  • Eggs with out the feathers 🙂
  • Working quickly now, add the green onions to the rice and peas and stir fry a minute.
  • Moving fast.........Add the Shrimp and stir fry a few SECONDS. Add the chopped Water Chestnuts if using.
  • Keep moving fast......Move the rice to the edges of the skillet and add the eggs to the center.
  • Soft scramble the eggs in the center of the skillet. Then stir them into the rice mixture until well combined.
  • Keep moving fast! Sprinkle the Soy Sauce evenly over the rice and mix it in until the rice is evenly coated. That is one BAD photo! 🙂
  • Fast, fast: Finally, toss the Mung Bean Sprouts over the top and toss it all together.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and serve! WHEW! That was fast! The trick is to have everything prepped and ready to go. Then constructing the fried rice is as easy as 1-2-3!
  • Today, I served the Shrimp and Vegetable Fried Rice with Teriyaki Chicken. Delicious!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I like the fried rice with out shrimp. Chicken sounds good.

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    • Karen Giebel says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Susan,
      With or without Shrimp, this one is a keeper. Chicken is a great option! Thanks for commenting!

      Hugs,

      Karen, TJG

      Reply
  2. Sharon Camarda Paz says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:52 am

    Looks good and I would eliminate the shrimp too. I love fried rice.

    Reply
  3. Melanie Mose says

    April 23, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Hello Mrs.Karen,
    I’m using this recipe tonight & I’m about to pick up all the ingredients but I needed to ask a question first. I thought ginger fish oil was used in this recipe? And I’m not using the chestnuts, I’m want to put diced carrots instead. And I can’t find fresh bean sprouts but found some canned, could I use that? I definitely want the bean sorout in my shrimp fried rice. Thank You😍🥰

    Reply
    • Melanie Mose says

      April 23, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      ^^^^ginger root and fish oil

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