DELUXE FRIED RICE (YANGZHOU CHAU FAN)

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     one pot, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon peanut oil
Salt
1 egg, beaten lightly with 1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup diced Chinese roast pork (see recipe)
1/4 cup diced cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons diced ham (preferably Smithfield)
1/4 cup snow peas, cut into squares, or 1/4 cup frozen green peas
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 cup chicken stock or water
1 scallion, minced
Approximately a quarter of a small head of iceberg lettuce, cut to match the snow peas
3 cups cooked plain rice
White pepper as desired
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Have all ingredients prepared and on hand at the stove.
  • Place wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add egg, scramble it briefly and break it up a bit, adding the ginger as you do so. Add roast pork, shrimp, ham, snow peas, sherry and stock and bring to a boil. Add scallion and lettuce and mix briefly.
  • Break up any clumps in the rice, place it on top of the mixture, cover and cook 45 seconds. Uncover, stir to mix everything together, season with pepper and sugar and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 831, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 160 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Asser Walid
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I'm not usually a fan of fried rice, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and addictive.


Seekay Gaji
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This fried rice was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


AmalBasirah Irwan
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I'm a huge fan of fried rice, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's the perfect balance of savory and sweet.


Pathan Gaming
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This fried rice is a bit more work than your average recipe, but it's worth the effort. It's a special dish that's perfect for a celebration.


Jannie Van staden
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I love that this fried rice is made with high-quality ingredients. It really makes a difference in the taste.


Maurice Moore
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This fried rice is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've made it with different veggies and proteins, and it's always a hit.


Share Muhammad
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I've tried many fried rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's become a regular in my kitchen.


Kimber Williams
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5 stars! This fried rice was easy to make and tasted incredible. My family loved it!


Alix Johnstone
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Making this fried rice was like taking a culinary vacation to China. The flavors were spot-on and the dish looked just like the pictures.


Simply Me
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This indulgent fried rice is every bit as delicious as it looks. Worth every calorie!


Mamie Jennings
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What an amazing journey to cook deluxe fried rice! The end result was a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and colors. It's a dish that's both comforting and impressive.