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King Prawn Fried Rice

Cultural Context

King Prawn Fried Rice is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick meal or as part of a larger banquet. It reflects the tradition of using leftover rice and incorporating fresh ingredients, showcasing the balance of flavors and textures. This dish has been embraced globally, with variations appearing in many Asian restaurants.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon MSG
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1/4 chopped onion
2 stalks spring onions
handful of frozen peas
raw king prawns (about 8)
1 whole egg beaten with a pinch of salt and MSG
2 dessert spoons vegetable oil
300 grams overnight rice (triple A grade long grain rice blended with green dragon thai fragrant rice in a 2:1 ratio)

king prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

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

1

Welcome to Jan's Food Workshop with Chin and Chew.

2

Introduce the dish: King Prawn Fried Rice.

3

List the ingredients: 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon MSG, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, 1/4 chopped onion, 2 stalks spring onions, handful of frozen peas, raw king prawns (about 8), 1 whole egg beaten with a pinch of salt and MSG, 2 dessert spoons vegetable oil, 300 grams overnight rice.

4

Explain the importance of using overnight rice for fried rice to avoid it being stodgy.

5

Show how to prep the prawns: peel and devein them, ensuring no waste.

6

Heat the wok until shimmering and add 2 dessert spoons of vegetable oil.

7

Add the chopped onion and spring onions to the wok to brown them.

8

Add the raw king prawns to the wok and cook until they turn pink.

9

Add the beaten egg to the wok and let it sit for a bit to form a spring omelette before stirring.

10

Add the overnight rice to the wok and mix thoroughly with the prawns and vegetables.

11

Add the frozen peas, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and MSG; mix well until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

woksmall chopping boardknifebowlextra bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfisheggssoy

Also Known As

Prawn Fried RiceShrimp Fried Rice

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