Nyonya Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Nyonya Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 dried chillies seeded and soaked in boiling water; 3 cloves garlic small, chopped; 4 shallots rose, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried shrimp soaked in boiling water; 5 fresh prawns peeled deveined; 1 bowl cooked rice; 1 tablespoon soy light, if salty,taste before adding more; salt; sugar; 1 dash white pepper; 1 egg beaten lightly; 3 pieces cucumber seeds sliced off and discarded, for maximum crunch and then sliced diagonally - about 2 to 3 mm, as per required

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 dried chillies seeded and soaked in boiling water
3 cloves garlic small, chopped
4 shallots rose, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons dried shrimp soaked in boiling water
5 fresh prawns peeled deveined
1 bowl cooked rice
1 tablespoon soy light, if salty,taste before adding more
salt
sugar
1 dash white pepper
1 egg beaten lightly
3 pieces cucumber seeds sliced off and discarded, for maximum crunch and then sliced diagonally - about 2 to 3 mm, as per required

1
Pound the chilli, garlic and shallots to a paste in a mortar and pestle. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can chop it finely .
2
Heat the wok.Use a wok which has a wider bottom .
3
Leave the wok on the heat until smoke emerge.
4
Then add in about 4 tbsp of oil.
5
Heat the vegetable oil in the wok till hot and add the paste and saute till it is rich and aromatic. (If finely chopping the aromatics, add the garlic first to the wok, and cook briefly, then the shallots and chilli and stir fry till aromatic.)
6
Pound drained dried shrimp in mortar and pestle.
7
Add to the wok and stir fry till fragrant.
8
Add prawns and stir fry till just cooked.
9
Immediately add rice, soy, salt, sugar and white pepper.
10
If using soy sauce which is salty ,taste before adding as the dried prawns also gives a salty taste to the dish.
11
Soaking the dried prawns helps in reducing the saltiness.
12
I have added 1 tsp soy sauce then the amount given.
13
Cook till rice has separated, and tender.
14
Make a well in the middle of the wok pushing rice to the sides.
15
Make sure there is enough oil to fry the beaten egg.If not add in 1 tsp .
16
Tip in the egg and let it sit for a while so the bottom has a while to caramelise.

1171

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 dried chillies seeded and soaked in boiling water, 3 cloves garlic small, chopped, 4 shallots rose, chopped, and more.

Yes, Nyonya 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!

Nyonya Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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