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Yang Chow Fried Rice Recipe

HK$118

Aberdeen Street Social's Yang Chow Fried Rice is a masterpiece of Cantonese wok cooking. This classic dish features perfectly cooked jasmine rice stir-fried with fresh shrimp, house-made char siu, scrambled eggs, and green peas. Each grain of rice is separate and infused with wok hei, the breath of the wok that gives this dish its distinctive smoky flavor.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Method: Wok-fried
Serves: 2-3 people
Rice Type: Day-old jasmine rice

Aberdeen Street Social Recipe

The secret to perfect fried rice is using day-old rice and maintaining extremely high heat throughout the cooking process to achieve the characteristic wok hei.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, chilled)
  • 200g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 150g char siu, diced
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Seasonings:

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. Prepare Rice: Break up any clumps in the day-old rice with your hands. The rice should be completely cool and dry.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Heat wok over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and quickly stir-fry shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Scramble Eggs: Add another tbsp oil to wok. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set but still soft. Remove and set aside.
  4. Fry Rice: Add remaining oil to wok. Add rice and stir-fry vigorously for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any remaining clumps.
  5. Season: Add soy sauces, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and sugar. Toss to coat rice evenly.
  6. Combine: Return shrimp and eggs to wok. Add char siu and peas. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Chef's Tips from Aberdeen Street Social

Day-Old Rice

Use rice that's been refrigerated overnight. Fresh rice is too moist and will result in mushy fried rice.

High Heat Essential

Keep the wok extremely hot throughout cooking. This creates the smoky wok hei flavor that defines great fried rice.

Ingredient Timing

Cook ingredients separately first, then combine. This ensures each component maintains its texture and flavor.