Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled
• 3 cups day-old rice
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup peas and carrots
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp oil

Method

1. Sear shrimp 1.5 min per side. Remove.

2. Scramble eggs, break up, remove.

3. Stir-fry vegetables 1 min. Add garlic.

4. Add rice, sear and toss. Add soy sauce, sesame oil.

5. Return shrimp and eggs. Toss. Garnish with scallions.

What You're Practicing

• Day-old rice is essential — fresh rice steams instead of searing.
• Cook each component separately, combine at the end.