60 minutes
A delicious and flavorful fried rice dish featuring shrimp, sugar ham, and a savory sauce.
0 oz
Oyster sauce
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
White Rice Wine
teaspoons
teaspoons
pinches
Oyster sauce
tablespoons
tablespoons
White Rice Wine
tablespoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
pinches
Cooked Rice, at room temperature
cups
tablespoons
Extra Large Eggs, beaten with salt
each
teaspoons
Sugar Ham, diced
cups
Scallions, finely sliced
each
1. Clean and Drain Shrimp
Start by cleaning the shrimp thoroughly, then drain them and pat them dry. Once dry, cut the shrimp as desired and let them drain for about 20 minutes.
2. Prepare Marinade
While the shrimp are draining, mix together the marinade ingredients: oyster sauce, sesame oil, light soy sauce, ginger juice mixed with white rice wine, sugar, and a pinch of white pepper. Coat the shrimp with this marinade and set aside to let the flavors meld.
3. Prepare Sauce
Next, prepare the sauce by mixing oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, and a pinch of white pepper in a small bowl. Set this aside; it will be used later to bring everything together.
4. Break Up Rice
Break up any lumps in the cooked rice so it’s ready to stir-fry. This step ensures each grain gets evenly coated with the delicious flavors later on.
5. Scramble Eggs
Heat your wok on high for about 30 seconds before adding 1.5 tablespoons of peanut oil. Once the oil shimmers, pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them quickly for about 1.5 minutes until they are medium firm. Transfer the eggs to a plate and cut them into smaller pieces.
6. Cook Shrimp and Ham
Wash the wok and heat it again. Add 2.5 tablespoons of peanut oil, then cook the marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes until they start to turn pink. Add the diced Sugar Ham and stir-fry for another minute.
7. Stir-Fry Rice
Now, it’s time to add the rice. Stir-fry the rice for 4-5 minutes, ensuring each grain is evenly coated with oil and starts to take on a light golden color.
8. Add Sauce
Raise the heat to high and pour in the sauce mixture, stirring continuously for about 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium and continue to stir-fry until every grain of rice is beautifully coated with the sauce, which should take another 2 minutes.
9. Combine Eggs and Scallions
Finally, add the scrambled eggs back into the wok, stirring for an additional 2 minutes to mix them evenly with the rice. Toss in the finely sliced scallions and stir-fry for another minute to let their flavor infuse into the dish.
10. Serve
Transfer the savory shrimp and sugar ham fried rice to a serving plate and serve hot. Enjoy your meal!
For a Korean twist, add kimchi and gochujang (Korean chili paste) to the fried rice, with or without additional proteins.
Add Thai basil, fish sauce, and a hint of sugar to create a Thai-inspired dish. Chicken, shrimp, or ground pork are great protein options for this variation.
Introduce curry powder or paste to the mix for a fragrant, Indian or Southeast Asian-inspired dish. Chicken, shrimp, or tofu would work well here.
Use thinly sliced beef instead of shrimp and ham, and add broccoli for a hearty, beefy twist.
Use diced pork and pineapple for a sweet and savory combination, reminiscent of flavors found in Hawaiian cuisine.
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