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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c oil
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c shrimp, cooked, chopped
4 1/2 c cooked rice (12 ounces before cooking)
1/2 c onion, sliced thin lenghtwise
About 1 11/2 tsp salt ( only 1 tsp if using salted meat instead of shrimp: ham, pork)
a little pepper
1 can Chinese bean sprouts, thoroughly drained
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/3 c fresh green onion tops, cut 1/2 inch long (optional)
2 Tbsp pimiento, cut into 1/2 inch squares (optional)

Directions:
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat 1/2 c oil. Add slightly beaten eggs and cook for a few seconds, but do not allow eggs to become too firm. Break up with a fork during cooking process. Add the meat, rice, onion, salt and pepper, and last, the bean sprouts and soy sauce. Mix well with 2 forks. Cook together only until hot, about 10 minutes, covering pan for a few minutes. If it appears too dry, 2 Tbsp of fat may be added. One-third cup of fresh green onion tops and 2 Tbsp of pimiento squares may be added for addditional color. Brush a 7-inch bowl with shortening, pack rice into mold, turn over onto platter and surround with Egg Foo Yong or otherwise desired.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I made this many times for the Luau to serve with the PIG!!. Those were fun times!
Luau recipe via Pope Cookbook

 

 

 

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