Chinese Street Food - STARFISH FRIED RICE Qingdao Seafood China

starfish

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp is more accessible and provides a similar seafood flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offer a similar taste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola oil is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based option and can be cheaper than eggs.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Incorporate starfish pieces and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Add peas and bean sprouts; cook for 1-2 minutes until heated.

Push rice mixture to one side of the skillet; crack an egg into the empty space.

Scramble the egg until set, then mix into the rice.

Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; stir to combine evenly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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