Fried rice with salted egg is rich, fragrant, and combined with shrimp, pork, and squid, making it even more delicious and nutritious, perfect for you to showcase your cooking skills and treat the whole family. Let’s get cooking and make this delicious fried dish right away!
1. Fried Rice with Salted Egg and Shrimp
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Rice with Salted Egg and Shrimp Serves 3 people
Leftover rice 100 gr Salted eggs 4 eggs Shrimp 150 gr Chicken egg 1 egg Onion 1 bulb Green bell pepper 1 fruit Spring onion 2 sprigs Cilantro A little Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Sesame oil A little Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices A little (spoon/seasoning/pepper/MSG)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- When buying shrimp, you should choose those that move flexibly, have shiny, smooth shells, and are intact.
- Choose those with their heads and legs firmly attached to their bodies.
- Avoid buying those with legs that have turned black or those with loose heads and legs that are not firmly attached to their bodies.
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- When buying bell peppers, you should choose those with a shiny, thick, smooth skin and still have the stem attached. You should buy the heavy ones with bright colors, which are fresh, delicious, and nutritious bell peppers.
- You should not choose bell peppers that are soft and mushy, feel flimsy, have blemishes or cracks on the skin,… as these are spoiled bell peppers that have lost their nutritional value.
- For this dish, you should choose male bell peppers (the ones with a tail that divides into three parts) as they will make the dish more flavorful and when stir-fried, they won’t become mushy or fall apart.
- Additionally, you should only buy bell peppers from reputable grocery stores or large supermarket chains to ensure that the products have been quality tested and have clear origins.
Tools needed
Steamer pot, pan, knife, bowl, scissors,…
How to make salted egg shrimp fried rice
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Steam salted eggs
Separate the egg whites from the salted eggs, keeping only the yolks. Rinse the yolks under running water and then dry them, place them on a plate, and brush sesame oil on top.
Prepare a pot of boiling water, place the yolks into the steamer and steam for about 10 minutes. Let it cool and then chop into small pieces.
Tip: You can soak the salted egg yolks in white wine for about 10 minutes and then rinse them, which will help enhance their aroma.
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Prepare the shrimp
Clean the shrimp, peel off the shell and remove the black vein, wash thoroughly and drain. Cut the shrimp into small bite-sized pieces.
Tip for quickly removing the black vein from the shrimp’s back- You can count back from the shrimp’s tail up to the 2nd groove between the two shell segments, pierce a toothpick through this position and gently pull the black vein to remove it from the shrimp.
- You don’t need to use a knife to cut the shrimp’s back; you can also use a toothpick to pry open the head of the shrimp to reveal the black vein. Gently pull this black thread out and the shrimp will be clean.
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Prepare the vegetables
Peel the onion, remove the seeds from the bell pepper, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
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Mixing Rice
Put 100g of cold rice into a bowl, separate the egg yolk from the chicken egg and add it to the bowl of rice along with 2 whole salted eggs that have been steamed until cooked.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Mix the mixture evenly.
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Stir-frying Shrimp
Heat a pan on the stove, add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the shrimp and stir-fry on high heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, when the shrimp has firmed up, add the bell pepper and onion to stir-fry together.
Tip
- Stir-fry the shrimp on high heat so that they do not release water, making them tastier.
- Quickly stir-fry the vegetables until they are just cooked, not too soft to maintain their crunchiness.
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Frying Rice
Stir continuously and fry the mixture of onion, bell pepper, and shrimp for about 1 – 2 minutes. Add the mixed rice into the pan.
Turn the heat to medium, add the chopped salted egg and chopped green onions, stir continuously until the rice grains are separated and the ingredients are well combined, then turn off the heat to finish.
Scoop the rice onto a plate, garnish with a little cilantro for a more beautiful presentation, and enjoy!
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Final product
Hot salted egg shrimp fried rice is deliciously fragrant with a salty, nutty taste from the egg, plus naturally sweet shrimp, making it really appealing, isn’t it? Enjoy it right away with a little spicy soy sauce!
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2. Salted egg pork fried rice
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Rice with Pork and Salted Egg Serves 4
Rice 500 gr Pork 400 gr Carrot 2 pieces Dried shrimp 20 gr Salted eggs 5 pieces Green onions 2 stalks Cilantro 2 stalks Chicken eggs 3 pieces Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ pepper/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate) White wine 20 ml
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Pork
- Fresh pork will have a dry film on the outside, and the surface of the cut will feel firm and not sticky to the touch.
- The fresh meat should be pinkish-red and tender, while the fat should be opaque white.
- Choose meat that bounces back when pressed, and has a characteristic fresh meat smell.
- If you see the meat is dark red or turning black, do not buy it, as this may be pork raised with lean meat additives.
- Avoid meat that is light green, darkened, or has red skin.
Tools Needed
Steaming pot, pan, knife, bowl, scissors,…
How to make Fried Rice with Pork and Salted Egg
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Prepare and Marinate Pork
To eliminate the smell of pork, soak the pork in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then remove the pork, drain, and dice it.
Add the pork to a large bowl with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, then mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Peel the carrot, wash it, and dice it.
Chop the green onions and cilantro, wash them, and finely chop.
Soak the dried shrimp in water for 20 minutes until they swell. Once the shrimp are soft, remove them and drain.
Put the rice in a large bowl with the yolks of 3 eggs and mix the mixture well.
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Prepare salted eggs
After purchasing salted eggs, crack them open and separate the yolks, then rinse briefly with cold water. Next, soak the salted egg yolks in 20ml of white wine for about 5 minutes, then remove and let them drain.
Prepare a pot of boiling water, place the egg yolks in a steaming basket and steam for about 10 minutes. Let cool, then use a spoon to mash the salted egg yolks until smooth.
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Sauté the ingredients
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan; when the oil is hot, add the finely chopped white part of the green onion and sauté until fragrant. When the onion turns golden, add the pork and stir-fry over high heat until the meat is firm.
Next, add the carrots and dried shrimp, season with 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir-fry the ingredients evenly until cooked through.
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Fried Rice
You remove 2/3 of the carrot mixture, add all the rice and stir-fry until the rice is fluffy. When the rice is cooked and fluffy to your liking, add the carrots and salted egg, and mix well for the ingredients to blend together.
To achieve a beautiful color, add 1 tablespoon of red color oil to the pan and mix well.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and stir-fry the rice for another 2 minutes.
Finally, add the scallions and stir again before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
The fried rice with salted egg and pork has a fragrant aroma, fluffy rice, and a rich flavor, with a slight creaminess from the chicken and salted eggs, while the pork, dried shrimp, and sweet carrots make the dish even more appealing.
3. Fried rice with salted egg squid
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried rice with salted egg squid For 3 people
Cold rice 200 gr Salted egg 6 pieces Squid 2 pieces Chicken egg 2 pieces Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Dry satay 1 tablespoon Chopped green onion 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Salt a little Crushed ginger 1 piece
How to choose fresh and delicious squid
- Color: Choose squid that has a dark brown color and a shiny body surface.
- Firmness: Fresh squid will have high elasticity and firmness. You can press the squid’s body with your finger; if it is fresh, it will return to its original state.
- Squid eyes: Fresh squid eyes are bright white and shiny; you can even see the pupil in fresh squid.
- Squid tentacles: To distinguish fresh squid by its tentacles, pay attention to the suckers at the base of the tentacles. The more suckers you see, the fresher the squid is.
Tools for preparation
Oven, stove, pan, knife, cutting board,…
How to make Salted Egg Fried Squid Rice
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Prepare salted eggs
You wash 6 salted eggs, let them drain, then spread a thin layer of sesame oil on the eggs, put them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes at 120 degrees Celsius.
When the salted eggs are cooked, you cut 4 eggs into small pieces and finely chop 2 eggs.
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Prepare the squid
When you buy squid, use your hand to grasp the tentacles and pull them away from the body. Next, remove unnecessary parts such as the ink sac, skin, brown digestive sac, and spine.
To eliminate the slime and fishy smell, massage the squid with 1 tablespoon of salt and a crushed ginger root for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse the squid with cold water and let it drain.
Cut the squid into rings about 2cm thick.
See details: How to properly clean squid
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Mix the rice
Put the leftover rice in a large bowl along with the minced salted egg, crack 2 chicken eggs into the mixture, and mix everything evenly.
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Fried Rice
You add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to sauté until fragrant. When the garlic is golden, add the rice and fry over medium heat until the rice is fluffy.
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Add Squid
First, you move the rice to one side of the pan. Then, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the squid along with 1 tablespoon of dry satay, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and stir-fry until the squid is firm.
When the squid is cooked, you stir-fry the squid together with the rice until the ingredients are well combined.
Finally, add the chopped salted egg and finely chopped green onions and stir-fry for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final Product
Fried rice with squid and salted egg is a harmonious combination of ingredients, the rich and fragrant taste of salted egg, the chewy and crispy squid, and the fluffy and flavorful fried rice that makes you want to keep eating and can’t stop!
Tips for Successful Execution
- You can use leftover rice or cook fresh rice to fry. However, leftover rice will help the fried rice be fluffier and tastier.
- If using freshly cooked rice, the rice for frying should be of good quality, long-grain, fluffy, soft, and fragrant. If using sticky rice, add a little oil when cooking so that the rice grains expand and separate when cooked.
- Fry the rice over high heat and stir well, vigorously to ensure the rice grains are crispy and evenly golden.
- Do not use too much oil when frying rice as it will make the fried rice greasy, unappetizing, and hard to digest.
- You can use a cast iron pan or a deep pan to fry the rice to achieve a nice golden color and make it easier to stir the ingredients.
- Salted eggs can be bought at markets, supermarkets, or you can make them at home to ensure food hygiene!
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