1940s Trader Vic's Shrimp Fried Rice - Old Cookbook Show

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat and sweat the onions until softened but not browned.

Add diced celery and mushrooms; cook until softened.

In a separate bowl, beat 4 eggs and set aside.

Cook the shrimp in boiling water with pickling spice, then drain and set aside.

Add the cooked shrimp to the wok and stir gently to heat through.

Add 4 cups of cooked rice to the wok and mix well with the shrimp and vegetables.

Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and season with salt; stir to combine and heat through.

Add the beaten eggs to the mixture and cook until the eggs are set, stirring to combine.

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