How to make Macanese fried rice.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Cook rice according to package instructions and let cool.

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

Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add pork and shrimp, cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Push meat to the side, crack eggs into the skillet, and scramble until set.

Mix in the cooled rice, breaking up clumps as necessary.

Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine evenly.

Fold in vegetables, green onions, and peas, cooking until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with black pepper and chili sauce to taste.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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