Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice with Egg (鮮虾腊肠蛋炒飯)
鮮蝦腊肠蛋炒飯, or Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice with Egg, is a flavorful and colorful dish that combines the sweetness of shrimp, the rich taste of Chinese sausage (腊肠, lap cheong), and the fluffy texture of scrambled eggs, all mixed into fragrant fried rice. It's a wonderful way to transform simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Here's how you can make it at home:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old rice for the best texture
- 200 g fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Chinese sausages lap cheong, thinly sliced
- 3 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green onion chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: peas diced carrots, or any preferred vegetables for extra color and nutrition
Instructions
Prep the Ingredients:
- Make sure the shrimp are clean, peeled, and deveined. Slice the Chinese sausages thinly. If using additional vegetables, dice them into small pieces.
Cook the Shrimp and Sausage:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the Chinese sausage slices. Cook until they start to brown and release their oils. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
Scramble the Eggs:
- In the same pan, add the beaten eggs. Let them set for a few seconds before scrambling. Once cooked, remove the eggs from the pan and chop them into small pieces.
Sauté the Aromatics:
- Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté the garlic and onion until they're soft and fragrant.
Fry the Rice:
- Add the cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps and stir well to mix with the aromatics. Fry for a few minutes until the rice is heated through.
Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked shrimp, Chinese sausage, and scrambled eggs to the pan with the rice. Add any additional vegetables at this point. Stir everything together well.
Season:
- Season the fried rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Garnish and Serve:
- Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped green onion over the fried rice for a fresh contrast.
Enjoy!
- Serve your Shrimp and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice hot, either as a satisfying main dish or as part of a larger meal.
