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In a large saucepan, rinse the rice, then drain it.
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Return the rice to the saucepan, add the water and bring to a boil.
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Cover the saucepan and cook the rice over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in the shredded coconut, cover and let stand off the heat for 10 minutes.
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Fluff the rice and spread it out on a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Let cool, then refrigerate, uncovered, until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss the onion with the vinegar and a large pinch of salt.
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Let stand for 10 minutes.
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In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the carrots until tender, about 6 minutes.
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Drain and set aside.
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In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
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Season the eggs with salt.
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Add them to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until just scrambled, about 1 minute.
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Transfer the eggs to a large plate.
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Wipe out the skillet and heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in it.
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Add the sliced shallots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until they're browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a small bowl.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and white pepper.
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Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
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Add the shrimp to the plate with the eggs.
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Rub the cooked rice between your hands to separate the grains.
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In each of 2 large skillets, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
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Add half of the cabbage and crushed red pepper to each skillet and stir-fry over moderately high heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Add half of the peas, carrots and pickled onion to each skillet and stir until hot.
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Add half of the rice to each skillet along with the shrimp and eggs and toss over moderate heat until well mixed and heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and stir half of the fish sauce into the rice in each skillet.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer the rice to a large bowl, garnish with the fried shallots and serve.