How To Make Shrimp Fried Rice | Trinidad Food | Caribbean Cooking | Cooking with Jenna G

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.

Clean and devein shrimp, removing the shell and cutting them into smaller pieces.

Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and a little cayenne pepper; mix to combine.

Heat avocado oil in a wok until hot.

Add grated garlic, ginger, and pimentos to the wok; sauté until fragrant.

Add shrimp pieces to the wok and cook until they become opaque, about a few minutes on low medium heat.

Add cooked rice to the wok; ensure it is not boiled with salt.

Add Thai Kong fried rice seasoning to the rice; mix well.

Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil over the rice; mix everything together until well combined.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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