Shrimp Fried Rice - Com Chien Tom

Sue Lau's Note:

A Vietnamese style of fried rice. A great way to use leftover steamed rice up.

• Total Time: 18 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned,deveined,and chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 4 cups cold cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro stem

Directions:

1. Heat 1/2 tbp of the oil in wok; pour in egg and swirl gently to set and form a thin omelet; when cooked, transfer to a large bowl and shred.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and cook the garlic with half of the chopped onion until light brown; add the shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, curled and cooked through; remove to the bowl.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and saute the remaining chopped onion with the green onions; add the cooked rice and heat through, stirring constantly.
4. Add the contents of the bowl, along with oyster sauce, salt and pepper, and stir-fry until the rice turns slightly golden.
5. Garnish with cilantro sprigs before serving.
6. Serve with soy sauce or Nuoc Mam if desired.

Reviews

[WeazelChef]

So easy and so good!

[Chef #706027]

This recipe is so good. This was my first time making fried rice. I added bean sprouts and it was awsome. Thank you.

[Paka]

This was a hit! I added ginger, out of habit and hot pepper flakes just before serving. Will surely make this again.