Japanese Shrimp Fried Rice

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and chicken is often less expensive than shrimp.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and canola oil is less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative while egg substitutes can be more economical.

Gather all the ingredients.

Chop the shrimp, green onions, onions, and carrots.

In a frying pan, heat 1/2 tsp of cooking oil over medium heat. Once heated, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them for about 15-30 seconds, leaving them slightly runny. Set the eggs aside.

Clean the frying pan, then add another 1/2 tsp of cooking oil. Heat over medium heat and cook the chopped shrimp for 60-90 seconds until they turn pink. Set the shrimp aside.

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tsp of cooking oil over high heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and dried rice. Season with salt and black pepper, then break up the rice with a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice is tender.

Return the cooked shrimp, corn kernels, green peas, and partially cooked eggs to the skillet. Add soy sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the eggs are fully cooked and everything is combined. Serve the fried rice on a plate and garnish with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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