Best Easy Yang Chow Fried Rice Recipe

Fluffy rice is wok-tossed with shrimp, char siu pork, eggs, and peas in this quintessential Cantonese fried rice. Protein-packed and family-approved, it's a complete one-pan meal that uses up leftovers beautifully.

Cook 25 min Difficulty NORMAL 370 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • cooked long grain white rice 4 cups
  • shrimp (peeled, deveined, medium) 8 oz
  • char siu pork (diced) 4 oz
  • large eggs 3 pieces
  • frozen green peas 0.75 cup
  • scallions (thinly sliced) 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • white pepper 0.25 tsp
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 48 g 52%
Protein 17 g 18%
Fat 11 g 27%
Serving size 250g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Quickly scramble the eggs, breaking them into large curds, and transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Toss in shrimp and char siu pork, stir-frying for 1–2 minutes until the shrimp turns opaque and pork is heated through.

  3. 3

    Add peas and most of the sliced scallions, and toss for 30 seconds until peas are just thawed but remain bright.

  4. 4

    Push ingredients to the wok sides and add all cooked rice to the center. Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce evenly over the rice, and let the rice toast undisturbed for 1 minute to get a slight crisp.

  5. 5

    Vigorously toss all ingredients to combine. Return eggs to the wok, drizzle in sesame oil, white pepper, and salt, and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, topped with reserved scallions.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The core ingredients defining Yang Chow Fried Rice are the fluffy cooked long grain rice, shrimp, and char siu pork. These proteins balance texture and flavor, while the rice is foundational for the signature stir-fried finish. Green peas and eggs add classic color and richness.
Q. How do you prevent the rice from becoming soggy or mushy?
For best texture, use rice that’s been cooked ahead and refrigerated, so grains stay separate when stir-frying. High heat, quick tossing, and letting the rice toast undisturbed briefly ensure a fluffy, non-greasy dish.
Q. What is the proper heat control for wok-frying this dish?
Yang Chow Fried Rice requires high heat throughout to sear proteins quickly and prevent steaming the rice. Make sure your wok or skillet is well heated before each addition. Briefly toasting the rice and quick tossing of all ingredients at the end lock in both flavor and texture.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?
Each 250g serving contains about 370 kcal, with 17g protein, 48g carbohydrates, and 11g fat. Protein makes up roughly 18% of the caloric content, which qualifies this as a high-protein fried rice option.
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