Another aspect of this Shrimp Fried Rice worth calling out is the evolution of the color of fried rice. Years ago, when my parents first came to the US, the fried rice was dark brown, due to the mixture of dark and light soy sauce and thick soy sauce. Thick soy sauce has molasses a...
Limited by the low prices they need to charge to get by, Chinese takeout restaurants keep the chicken pieces small and the vegetables at a minimum. Because chicken isn’t the most flavorful protein on offer, I generally choose beef, pork, or shrimp when I order fried rice. However, this ...
This in turn shortens the lifespan of your oil. 2. Cool oil completely before pouring through a coffee filter or cloth to remove food solids and debris. 3. Store in a sealed container either in the refrigerator or in a cool dark cupboard. 4. Repeat the filtering and cleaning process ...
Anchovy fried rice as a concept isn’t new. Indonesian nasi goreng teri is a fried rice made with dried anchovies, influenced by Chinese immigrants. We also grew up eating a stir-fry of dried anchovies and roasted peanuts with morning porridge (delicious—recipe coming soon from my mom!) Bu...
Pineapple Fried Rice: Recipe Instructions First, prepare the shrimp, onion, carrot, ham/Chinese sausage, rice, peas, pineapple, and scallions. Feel free to use canned pineapple, but, if like me, you want to use fresh pineapple, remember to trim away the pineapple core. It’s too tough fo...
Ketchup Shrimp Stir-Fry In lieu of the more traditional crab, which tastes the best in the fall, we opted for a family favorite, Bill’s Mother’s Ketchup Shrimp. It never fails to please a crowd! Di San Xian Stir-Fry This stir-fry of eggplant, peppers, and potatoes was perfect to ...
Shrimp Lo Mein Vegetable Lo Mein Beef Lo Mein Singapore Noodles (Singapore Mei Fun) Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce Stir-fried Bok Choy Garlic Baby Bok Choy Garlicky Broccoli You can also check out ourChinese Takeout Recipesvisual index to see thumbnail pictures of these dishes!
Sarah Leung is the eldest daughter in The Woks of Life family, working alongside younger sister Kaitlin and parents Bill and Judy. You could say this multigenerational recipe blog was born out of two things: 1) her realization in college that she had no idea how to make her mom’s Braise...
@thewoksoflife You may also like… Ginger Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice Easy Scallion and Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry Chinese Chives & Eggs Stir Fry Stir Fried Fava Beans with Szechuan Peppercorns About Bill Bill is the dad of The Woks of Life family. He grew up in upstate New York, working...
When all the shrimp have been fried, pour the creamy sauce mixture on top of the shrimp. Gently toss the shrimp in the sauce until coated. This process should be quick! Pour the shrimp onto the plate lined with broccoli, and sprinkle with the candied walnuts. ...