House Special Fried Rice
This authentic house special fried rice brings together the perfect trio of char siu pork, tender shrimp, and chicken in a symphony of flavors that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant. Made with day-old rice and traditional seasonings, this one-pan wonder delivers that coveted "wok hei" smokiness and satisfying texture that makes it a true crowd-pleaser.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 385kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice white or brown
- 3 oz char siu Chinese BBQ pork, diced
- 3 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 oz thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 tbsp frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine optional
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or pan over high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, chicken, and char siu to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes until proteins are fully cooked.
- Push all ingredients to one side of the pan and pour beaten egg into the empty space, scrambling until just set.
- Add day-old rice, peas, and carrots, breaking up any rice clumps and stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine over the rice, stirring continuously to coat evenly.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the rice and add sliced green onions, tossing everything together for final 30 seconds.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Day-old refrigerated rice is crucial for proper texture - freshly cooked rice will become mushy.
If you don't have char siu, substitute with diced ham, Chinese sausage, or additional chicken.
Shaoxing rice wine can be replaced with dry sherry or omitted entirely.
Cook over high heat throughout the process to achieve authentic "wok hei" flavor.
Pre-cook proteins separately if using raw ingredients to guarantee even cooking.
Frozen mixed vegetables can substitute for peas and carrots.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot pan with a splash of oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g