Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 8 shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 ounces ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/4 cup); 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for seasoning; 2 large eggs, beaten; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 pinch salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 cups cold leftover cooked rice; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
8 shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ounces ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for seasoning
2 large eggs, beaten
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups cold leftover cooked rice
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry

1
Heat 2 Tblsp of the oil in a wok or frying pan set over medium heat. Add the shrimp, ham, and peas and cook 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and transfer to a plate to keep warm.
2
Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the pan. Add the eggs, green onions, salt & pepper.
3
Scramble the eggs in the pan. Once this mixture comes together in clumps, add the rice, shrimp mixture, and rice wine. Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce or salt & pepper. Serve hot.
4
Feel free to saute cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, or diced carrots along with the shrimp, ham and peas.
5
Use cold leftover rice only. This recipe won't work well with freshly cooked rice. It will be mushy and stick to the pan, a real mess.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 8 shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 ounces ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/4 cup), 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed, and more.

Yes, Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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