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Prawn Fried Rice

This prawn fried rice is a simple, no fuss classic that delivers big flavour in just minutes. Using cooked rice, fresh prawns, and a savoury combination of hot bean sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, it is a satisfying dish that is perfect for quick lunches or easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams boiled rice
  • 30 grams prawns
  • 10 grams ginger chopped
  • 10 grams spring onion chopped
  • 1 piece egg well beaten with added oil and lightly salted
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Bean Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Oyster Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Light Soy Sauce

Equipment

  • 1 wok or deep saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a wok or deep saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Pour in half the beaten egg, stir-fry with spring onion.
  3. When it is set in large soft curds, add rice, prawn, and all the seasonings.
  4. Stir-fry for a minute, then dig a hole in the middle of the rice and pour the rest of beaten egg.
  5. Quickly scramble the rice and the egg to get the rice evenly soak in the egg.
  6. Keep stir-frying until the rice turns slightly golden brown in color.
  7. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Day old rice works best, as it is drier and helps achieve separate, fluffy grains.
  • Keep the heat medium high to prevent the rice from steaming rather than frying.
  • Do not overcook the prawns, as they will become rubbery. They should just turn pink and opaque.
  • Scrambling the egg in two stages helps coat the rice evenly and gives a richer texture.
  • This recipe is very adaptable. Add vegetables such as peas or diced carrots, or adjust the amount of hot bean sauce to control the heat level.
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