FRIED RICE WITH SHRIMP AND BACON

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor profile.

Turn on the stove to start frying ingredients.

Wait for the pot to dry before adding butter.

Add butter to the pot and wait for it to dissolve.

Once the butter is melted, add sliced onions and fry for a little bit.

Add shrimp to the pot and stir until cooked.

Add green peppers and stir for a little bit.

Add diced carrots and corn to the pot.

Add bacon to the mixture.

Add scallions last to avoid overcooking them.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and nut cubes for seasoning.

Add 2 tablespoons of curry to give the rice color and stir together.

Let the mixture steam for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Put chicken stock in a separate pot and let it boil for 2 minutes.

Add the parboiled rice to the boiling stock and stir.

Cover the pot and let it steam for about 6 to 8 minutes.

After 6 minutes, check the rice to see if it's ready.

Transfer the stir-fried ingredients into the rice pot.

Let it steam together for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Check the rice after 4 minutes of steaming with the stir-fried ingredients and stir everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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