Shrimp Fried Rice

Name: Shrimp Fried Rice
Ingredients: 2 bunches scallions; 3/4 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp (about 18 large); 5 cups chilled Chinese-style white rice; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or sake; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot; a thawed 10-ounce package frozen peas

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 bunches scallions
3/4 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp (about 18 large)
5 cups chilled Chinese-style white rice
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or sake
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
a thawed 10-ounce package frozen peas

Directions

1

Finely chop enough scallions to measure about 2 cups and halve shrimp lengthwise.
2

Spread rice in a shallow baking pan and separate grains with a fork.
3

In a small bowl lightly beat eggs.
4

In a small bowl stir together seasoning liquid ingredients.
5

In a deep 12-inch heavy non-stick skillet heat corn or safflower oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry eggs until scrambled, about 30 seconds.
6

Add scallions and gingerroot and stir-fry 1 minute.
7

Add shrimp and peas and stir-fry until heated through.
8

Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
9

Stir seasoning liquid and add to fried rice, tossing to coat evenly.