Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Yangzhou Fried Rice
揚州炒飯
Recipe overview
Yangzhou Fried Rice is prepared with practical home cookware and ingredients readily available in Hong Kong, with staged preparation and controlled heat preserving the dish's characteristic texture and flavour.
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 800 g cooked rice (prepare as directed)
- 3 piece egg (prepare as directed)
- 150 g Char siu (prepare as directed)
- 30 g dried shrimp (prepare as directed)
- 100 g Thawed green peas (prepare as directed)
- 1 piece carrot (prepare as directed)
- 3 piece spring onion (prepare as directed)
Seasoning
- 3 tbsp cooking oil (prepare as directed)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce (prepare as directed)
- 1 tsp white pepper (prepare as directed)
- to taste salt (add after tasting)
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Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- wok
- spatula
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut cooked rice as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 2
Mix the components
Mix egg evenly while keeping the pieces intact, then set aside.
Step 3
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut Char siu as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 4
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut dried shrimp as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 5
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut Thawed green peas, carrot, spring onion as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 6
Preheat the cookware
Preheat the cookware over medium heat, add cooking oil, and wait for a light shimmer without smoking.
Step 7
Fry until evenly dry
Add egg and toss briskly over medium-high heat so every portion heats evenly without clumping.
Step 8
Sauté the ingredients
Add Char siu, dried shrimp, carrot and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until fragrant and beginning to colour.
Step 9
Add the main ingredients
Add Thawed green peas and fold gently from the bottom so the heat and seasoning are distributed evenly.
Step 10
Fry until evenly dry
Add cooked rice and toss briskly over medium-high heat so every portion heats evenly without clumping.
Step 11
Adjust the seasoning
Add light soy sauce, salt, white pepper, mix evenly, taste, and make only the adjustment that is needed.
Step 12
Rest and serve
Turn off the heat, add all the sliced spring onion and toss for 10 seconds to distribute it evenly, then serve on a warm plate.
Common mistakes
- Failing to measure and separate the ingredients first can disrupt the cooking sequence.
- Excessive heat or cooking time can damage the intended texture.
Tips
Arrange every ingredient in step order before cooking to keep the process smooth.
Taste at the end before adjusting saltiness to avoid over-seasoning.
