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The Recipe · No.932 · Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice, and where to source it

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Use cold day-old rice and a wok you've let get truly ripping hot. Fresh rice is too wet and clumps to mush; chilled grains have dried out and fry into separate, toasty kernels with that smoky wok breath.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineChinese
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  eggs · gluten · shellfish · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Day-old rice
Cold, refrigerated overnight so the grains dry and separate. Fresh rice steams and clumps.
4 cups
Local / market
Shrimp
Peeled and deveined, patted dry so they sear rather than steam. Medium size.
3/4 lb
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Eggs
Scrambled soft and set aside, or pushed to the side of the wok.
3 eggs
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Green onions
Whites for the base, greens tossed in at the end.
4 stalks
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Frozen peas and carrots
A classic mix, added straight from frozen near the end.
1 cup
Carrots →
Soy sauce
Light soy for seasoning; add along the hot wok edge so it sizzles.
2 tbsp
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Sesame oil
Toasted, a small finishing drizzle for aroma.
1 tsp
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Neutral oil
A high-smoke-point oil so the wok can run screaming hot.
3 tbsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
  1. Prep everythingHave rice broken up, shrimp dry, eggs beaten and aromatics chopped before you start.
  2. Cook the shrimpSear the shrimp in a hot wok just until pink, then remove.
  3. Scramble the eggAdd oil, scramble the eggs softly, and push them aside.
  4. Fry the riceAdd the rice and press it against the hot wok so the grains toast and separate.
  5. CombineReturn shrimp, add peas and soy along the edge, toss, finish with green onion and sesame oil.
The Toolkit

Wok · Wok spatula · Rice cooker

Straight Answers
Can you make Shrimp Fried Rice in an air fryer? — Not really

Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.

Can you freeze Shrimp Fried Rice? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Shrimp Fried Rice ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Shrimp Fried Rice gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Shrimp Fried Rice vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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