Best 5 Chau Fan Shrimp Fried Rice Recipes

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Shrimp fried rice, also known as chau fan, is a popular dish enjoyed by people worldwide. Its combination of fragrant rice, succulent shrimp, and an array of colorful vegetables makes it a delectable treat. The versatility of the dish allows for variations in ingredients, ensuring that there is a recipe for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic version or a more adventurous take, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious shrimp fried rice that will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DELUXE FRIED RICE (YANGZHOU CHAU FAN)



Deluxe Fried Rice (Yangzhou Chau Fan) image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     one pot, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon peanut oil
Salt
1 egg, beaten lightly with 1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup diced Chinese roast pork (see recipe)
1/4 cup diced cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons diced ham (preferably Smithfield)
1/4 cup snow peas, cut into squares, or 1/4 cup frozen green peas
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 cup chicken stock or water
1 scallion, minced
Approximately a quarter of a small head of iceberg lettuce, cut to match the snow peas
3 cups cooked plain rice
White pepper as desired
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Have all ingredients prepared and on hand at the stove.
  • Place wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add egg, scramble it briefly and break it up a bit, adding the ginger as you do so. Add roast pork, shrimp, ham, snow peas, sherry and stock and bring to a boil. Add scallion and lettuce and mix briefly.
  • Break up any clumps in the rice, place it on top of the mixture, cover and cook 45 seconds. Uncover, stir to mix everything together, season with pepper and sugar and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 831, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 160 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHAU FAN (SHRIMP FRIED RICE)



Chau Fan (Shrimp Fried Rice) image

This recipe is for traditional Chinese fried rice but versions exist in many countries around the world.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Rice

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar (use only if using dry sherry, otherwise omit)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
white pepper, to taste
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled deveined cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 cups cooked white rice, refrigerated overnight then brought to room temperature
3 scallions, trimmed white and green parts finely sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of white pepper.
  • In another small bowl, beat the eggs with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of white pepper.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet or large wok over high heat for 45 seconds. Swirl 1 Tbsp of the peanut oil in the pan to coat the bottom.
  • Add the eggs and scramble them gently with a spatula as they cook until they're still a little soft and loose.
  • Remove from the heat and cut the egg into small pieces with the spatula. It will finish cooking as you do this. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe the pan and spatula clean with paper towels.
  • Heat the pan over high heat for 45 seconds. Pour in the remaining 2 Tbsp peanut oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Stir constantly with the spatula until the garlic is light brown (10 seconds).
  • Immediately add the shrimp, stirring constantly until it's opaque (1 minute).
  • Add the cooked rice. Cook, stirring constantly (2 minutes). Reduce the heat to low.
  • Stir the soy sauce mixture and then drizzle it over the rice. Stir well to completely coat the rice and mix the ingredients.
  • Add the scrambled egg and mix well. Add the scallions and mix well. Taste and add salt if necessary. Transfer the rice to a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 210.9, Sodium 1048.5, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.2

CLASSICAL CHINESE FRIED RICE - YANG ZHOU CHAO FAN



Classical Chinese Fried Rice - Yang Zhou Chao Fan image

Make and share this Classical Chinese Fried Rice - Yang Zhou Chao Fan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elly9812

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb rice, cold, cooked, preferably from yesterdays leftover. Cold rice is not so sticky
2 eggs
2 ounces cantonese roast pork (cha xiu)
2 ounces shrimp, shelled and deveined, cooked
1 teaspoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
7 -8 drops dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
4 ounces chicken broth

Steps:

  • Break up the lumps in the cooked rice (the goal is to try to separate cooked rice into individual grains).
  • Dice roast pork.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Heat iron wok till smoking hot.
  • Swirl a ladle of cold oil in the wok to coat the inside evenly.
  • Pour off the oil
  • Add 2 Tbsp oil to wok.
  • Pour the beaten egg into the hot wok.
  • Before the eggs are completely set, put in the rice, then the roast pork and the fresh coriander.
  • Toss and turn the rice very quickly for about ten seconds with spatula.
  • Add the salt, light and dark soy sauce.
  • Toss and turn the rice very quickly for about another ten seconds.
  • When you see some the rice grains jumping up and down in the work (meaning the rice is really hot), add half the broth.
  • Toss quickly for another ten seconds, and add the other half of the broth.
  • Add another Tbsp oil and toss for a further 3 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2504.8, Fat 110.5, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 855.4, Sodium 993.4, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 262

EASY HOMEMADE SHRIMP FRIED RICE



Easy Homemade Shrimp Fried Rice image

This is a quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that my kids all love! This recipe is best warm and fresh, but will keep airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently, as desired.

Provided by MonkeyMama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
½ cup frozen corn
2 cloves garlic, finely minced, or more to taste
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet using a slotted spoon, allowing oils and cooking juices to remain in the skillet. Place shrimp on a plate and set aside.
  • Add peas and carrots and corn to the skillet and cook, stirring intermittently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Push vegetables to the side of the skillet, pour eggs into the other side, and cook to scramble, stirring as necessary, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp, rice, and green onions into the skillet. Drizzle evenly with soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook until shrimp is reheated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 312.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 971.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

THAI SHRIMP FRIED RICE (KAO PAD GOONG)



Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Kao Pad Goong) image

Who doesn't love fried rice? Seasoned rice mixed with veggies, egg, and shrimp-it's a complete and satisfying one-dish meal! I enjoyed this rendition which was heavy on the garlic and scallion and seasoned with fish sauce and soy sauce. Serve with sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and lime wedges, and garnish with thinly sliced scallions. .

Provided by TheOtherJuliaGulia

Categories     Fried Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup chopped green onions, divided
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cups day-old cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Stir together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 cup green onions, and 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are firm and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Without cleaning the skillet, add another 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup green onions, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, and mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Push to the side of the skillet and add another 1 tablespoon oil to the center. Add beaten egg and let sit for 20 seconds; then stir gently until large curds form, about 1 minute. Stir cooked eggs and vegetables together.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in cooked rice and reserved sauce; flatten rice in skillet. Cook, flipping and turning occasionally, until rice is brown and crispy in some spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 265.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 811.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice. This will help the rice to fry up evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Cook the rice in a large skillet or wok over high heat. This will help to create a nice, crispy texture.
  • Add the eggs to the skillet or wok and cook until they are scrambled. This will help to add flavor and texture to the rice.
  • Add the shrimp and vegetables to the skillet or wok and cook until they are heated through. Be sure not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • Add the rice to the skillet or wok and stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Chau fan, or shrimp fried rice, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chau fan a try!

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