Chinese Restaurant Shrimp Fried Rice

How to Make

• 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.