Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often more affordable and gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and has a neutral flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flax egg is a vegan alternative.

Chop and cube all the vegetables to uniform size for even cooking.

Heat vegetable oil in a wide pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Add crushed garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.

Add diced carrots and stir, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking for a couple of minutes more.

Stir in black pepper, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil, allowing the mixture to darken.

Quickly add frozen peas and stir before adding the cooked rice.

Ensure the rice is chilled to prevent clumping; stir to coat evenly with the mixture.

Taste and adjust salt as necessary, heating through for 4-5 minutes.

Turn off the stove and add chopped scallions, giving a final stir.

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