Do you ever have leftover rice in the fridge?
A great way to use it up is to make fried rice!
Fried rice works best with chilled leftover rice actually.
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Fresh rice can fry up a bit mushy.
But leftover rice that had a chance to dry out a bit?
This recipe for shrimp fried rice comes from my dear friend Jaden ofSteamyKitchen.com.
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Its super easy, and comes together in less than half an hour.
Freshly made rice will make a fried rice that’s mushy.
See her book for more recipes!
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Set aside to sit for ten minutes at room temperature.
Add the shrimp to the hot pan, spreading them out quickly in a single layer.
Let them fry in the pan without moving them, for 30 seconds.
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(Do not cook them all the way!)
Use a slotted spoon to scoop the shrimp out of the pan to a bowl.
Return the pan to the burner and lower the heat to medium.
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Add a little more oil if the pan needs it.
Add the beaten eggs and stir them quickly to scramble them while they cook.
Clean out the pan or wok with paper towels and return it to the burner.
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Then add the leftover cooked rice to the pan and stir with the green onions to mix well.
Spread the rice onion mixture over the surface of the pan and let it fry, without moving it.
You should hear the rice sizzle.
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Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Use a spatula to turn over the rice, and spread it over the pan again.
Let cook for a minute longer.
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Sprinkle soy sauce on the rice and stir to combine.
Add the carrots, peas, shrimp, eggs, and sesame oil, stirring to combine well.
Heat everything until sizzling hot.
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Add more soy sauce to taste.
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