Chinese Restaurant Shrimp Fried Rice

Step 1

In a large Ziploc bag combine rice and 1 Tablespoon of the oil, squeezing to mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Shrimp: Mix shrimp with corn starch and water and season lightly.

Step 3

Let set a few minutes.

Eggs

Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the eggs with sesame oil.

Step 5

Season lightly.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a large wok, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil to medium-high.

Step 7

Add the shrimp and stir-fry until almost completely pink and opaque, about two minutes.

Step 8

Remove shrimp and set aside.

Step 9

Add the eggs to the hot skillet and cook in a disc, flipping once, until firm – about 1½ minutes

Step 10

Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 11

Add more oil if needed

Step 12

Add the carrots and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Step 13

Then add the peas, garlic and ginger, stir-frying for another minute or so.

Step 14

Add the rice, spreading evenly across the pan.

Step 15

Turn occasionally until it it warmed, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 16

Meanwhile, cut the cooked egg into small pieces.

Step 17

Add the soy sauce to taste to rice.

Step 18

Add cilantro or parsley and stir to combine.

Step 19

Add the shrimp and egg back in and cook, stirring regularly, until everything is hot.

Step 20

Season to taste.