November 08th, 2019

Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice

SERVINGS: 6
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DIETARY: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
PREP/COOK TIME: 25 min/15 min

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Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice

• 3 c. cooked Jasmine rice
• 1 lb. fresh shrimp, head removed and cleaned (shell optional)
• 3 tbsp. fresh ginger, diced fine
• 2 cloves garlic, diced fine
• 2 yellow peppers, diced small
• 2 carrots, diced small
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped fine
• 1 c. peas, frozen
• 2 eggs, whisked until yellow
• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 3 tbsp. mirin
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. sesame oil
• 3 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
• 3 tbsp. chives, chopped fine
• 3 tbsp. peanut oil
• salt and pepper
• bean sprouts (optional)

1. Start by making the sauce mixture for the fried rice.  Mix the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil into a separate bowl.  Whisk well and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, add the peanut oil on high heat.  Add the garlic, ginger, and onion first.  Cook for about 3 minutes.  Add the carrots and pepper next and cook for an additional 3 minutes.  After that, add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes.  
3. Once the shrimp start to turn pink, add the rice and cook until slightly brown, around 3 minutes.  It's a lot of steps, but it's worth it!
4. Add the eggs next and cook until they begin to firm up.  Last, but not least, add the peas and the sauce mixture that was set aside.  Cook and mix until the sauce mixture coats the entire dish and reduces slightly.
5. Place a healthy portion on a plate, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chives, and serve with a refreshing side of bean sprouts.  Better than takeout!

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Me Cuisine Tips

• Ginger is a great source of antioxidants.  It is also an anti inflammatory, so it helps with joint pain.
• Don't add too much salt throughout because the soy sauce is very salty!
• I am weird and like to eat the shrimp shells and tails, but you can remove them.  The shells and tails add great flavor to the dish.
• Tastes great with chicken too!​