As I have mentioned before in previous posts, we are obsessed with rice in the Philippines. Why do I say so? Well, we just eat rice at least 3 times a day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. I say at least 3 times because more often than not - it may be 5 times. Yes, seriously!
As you can imagine, with rice being served several times a day, we definitely have lots of left-overs so fried rice is often on the menu. Since I already made the Filipino version of Fried Rice called "Sinangag." I thought I'll attempt this time to make the Chinese favorite Special Fried Rice or at least our spin on it.
It's pretty easy to make and really tasty, too. The key is to use previously cooked and chilled rice. You cannot use a freshly cooked rice as that won't work. I particularly prefer to use Basmati rice when I make fried rice as it's not as sticky as other rice so the grains separate easily. But, feel free to use Jasmine rice or other types of rice, too. Provided they are chilled beforehand, they work perfectly fine, too as I have tried them previously as well. As with any quick stir-fries, make sure that you've got all the ingredients ready when you make this as everything goes fast when you start cooking and there's no time to prepare the ingredients in between cooking. At any rate, there isn't much to chop or prep anyway as most of the ingredients can be done ahead of time and you can also buy the ham diced already and this requires pre-cooked shrimp as well to make it even more convenient. Certainly, let the measurement be a guide so even if you have less than 6 cups of rice, simply adjust the seasonings to taste and you will be fine! Just follow your taste buds. Hope you try this!
Special Fried Rice
By: Manila SpoonMarch 12, 2016
Easy and yummy way to make your favorite take-away Chinese Special Fried Rice. You can also tweak the flavoring to your taste.
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 1 cup diced cooked thick-sliced ham
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, shelled
- 1 cup green Peas
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese Rice wine or dry Sherry (optional, if you don't have it)
- 2 Tablespoons, regular Oil
- 6 cups cooked rice, chilled (preferably with grains already fluffed or separated - for convenience)
- 3-4 Green Onions (Scallions), finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly beat the eggs and season with a little salt. Set aside.
- Heat the wok medium-high and add the sesame oil then stir-fry the shrimp, peas and ham for about a minute. Pour in the soy sauce and wine. Stir quickly and then transfer everything to a bowl.
- Heat the remaining oil in the wok then scramble the eggs gently. Add the chilled rice and stir often to ensure the grains separate.When the rice is heated sufficiently add the chopped green onions and the shrimp, ham and peas including its sauce. Mix well and season with salt or a little more soy sauce according to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite Asian viand.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
OOH YUM! MADE rice tonight to go with meatloaf and always make extra for fried rice the next day. Momma in love (from Cebu) says to leave it out overnight which I have been doing now for about 20 years lol never have used the rice wine vinegar in it, and use a splash or sesame oil and also I use about 4 cloves of garlic (we love garlic). I will try your recipe as I am also making the pancit tomorrow. However, she remembers how her momma made it, so can be a bit critical about how it's supposed to look and taste like. But just showing it came from a native will help. Haha.
ReplyDeleteHope you like this version and that's rice wine by the way and not vinegar so hope there's no mix up. I also use a bit of Sesame oil though also a bit of the regular one so it's not too overpowering. Thanks Karen and please enjoy!
DeleteI love how colorful this dish is. A feast for the eyes and then we eat! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have made it look so easy to make this recipe. It looks comforting and filling
ReplyDeleteSpecial is right because this is delicious.
ReplyDeleteLooooove fried rice and this looks amazing. I must make it very soon!!
ReplyDeleteI could eat this fried rice every single day. I am particularly weak before fried rice...of any flavor.
ReplyDeleteI love meals like this, as you can just throw everything in. Much cheaper than ordering it too.
ReplyDeleteI love fried rice, and yours look wonderful! I love the addition of shrimp to this. Great work!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks good! So colorful and delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this rice! I've bookmarked it to try it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fabulous easy dinner that my kids will love.
ReplyDeleteFried Rice is a guilt pleasure! Yum! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love fried rice and this version with shrimps looks so delicious! Will try this sometime soon.
ReplyDeletePerfect anytime of the day! Love it all!! Must try! xo
ReplyDeletePretty sure I could eat this any time. Love fried rice any way I can get it
ReplyDeleteI need to start making extra rice on purpose! This looks SO yummy!
ReplyDeleteI think I could enjoy this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
ReplyDeleteFried rice is one of my favs! Great video!
ReplyDeleteOoh I love shrimp in my fried rice :)
ReplyDeleteI love shrimp fried rice. I always get that when I get take out.
ReplyDeleteGotta make some take out at home now!
This looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSuch a flavorful fried rice recipe!
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