Yangzhou style Fried Rice

Yangzhou Fried Rice (Golden Egg Rice Method)

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice
  (1:1 rice-to-water ratio, rested in the fridge overnight)

• 3 eggs, beaten

• 6 oz small shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 6 oz Spam, small dice

• ½ cup green onion greens, thinly sliced

• 1 cup frozen peas & carrots

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tsp fried rice seasoning (see below)

• Neutral oil (canola, peanut, or vegetable)

Fried Rice Seasoning

• Equal parts salt, sugar, and white pepper

Method

1. Prep proteins
   Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and sear Spam until lightly crisp. Add shrimp and cook just until pink. Remove and reserve.

2. Egg-coat the rice
   Lower heat slightly. Add a bit more oil, then add cold rice to the pan. Pour beaten eggs over the rice and immediately toss to coat every grain.

3. Fry until golden
   Spread rice out and cook, tossing frequently, for about 2 minutes, until grains are separated, dry, and lightly golden.

4. Season
   Sprinkle in fried rice seasoning and drizzle soy sauce around the edge of the pan. Toss to distribute evenly.

5. Combine
   Add peas and carrots, return shrimp and Spam, and toss until everything is hot.

6. Finish
   Fold in green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning.