Chinese Take-Out Style Shrimp Fried Rice

This classic Chinese-American dish combines tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice for a delicious homestyle version of takeout favorite. The key to achieving the ideal texture is using cold or day-old rice, which helps prevent clumping and creates that signature fried rice texture.

Ingredients
For the Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
For the Rice and Sauce:
- 4 cups cooked long grain rice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
Vegetables:
- 5 oz bean sprouts
- 1 cup chopped green onion
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
- Spread 4 cups of cooked long grain rice on a baking sheet

- Allow rice to cool to room temperature

- Place in freezer for 20-30 minutes

Step 2: Marinate the Shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt and white pepper

- Add minced garlic

- Add chopped green onion


- Add minced ginger


- Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- Combine 1/4 cup chicken broth with 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

Step 4: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat

- Sear shrimp for about 1 minute per side


Step 5: Cook the Rice
- Add bean sprouts to the pan with shrimp

- Sauté vegetables for one minute

- Add the cold rice to the pan

- Pour in the soy sauce and chicken broth mixture


- Mix thoroughly until well combined

Step 6: Final Touches
- Add chopped green onions


- Add sesame oil

- Stir until everything is well combined

