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Recipe for Yang Chow Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên Dương Châu)

This Yang Chow Fried Rice recipe is a delightful blend of textures and flavours. Cold cooked rice is stir-fried with carrots, Chinese sausages, char siu, dried shrimp, and a medley of aromatics, creating a vibrant and satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Yang Chow Fried Rice (Cơm Chiên Dương Châu) in action.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 large wok

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold cooked rice
  • 165 grams carrot
  • 130 grams Chinese sausages
  • 130 grams char siu (Cantonese-style barbecued pork)
  • 75 grams dried shrimp
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced shallot
  • 3 green onions
  • For seasoning: Mushroom powder, soy sauce
  • Annatto oil optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients:
    Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 20 minutes, then drain well and set aside.
    Place the cold rice in a medium mixing bowl. Add the egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of mushroom powder, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of annatto oil (if using). Mix thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated. Set aside.
    Dice the carrot, green onions, Chinese sausages, and char siu.
  • Cook:
    Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of cooking oil. Sauté half of the minced garlic and shallot until fragrant.
    Add the dried shrimp and diced Chinese sausages. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the wok and set aside.
    In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the remaining garlic and shallot until fragrant.
    Add the carrot, briefly stir, then add the prepared rice mixture. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps, until the rice is heated through and the grains are separate.
    Add the cooked dried shrimp, Chinese sausages and char siu. Stir well to combine.
    Continue stir-frying until the rice is dry, fluffy, and all ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or mushroom powder if needed.
    Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with diced green onions and give the rice a final toss.
  • Serve:
    Transfer the Yang Chow fried rice to a serving dish. Serve hot and enjoy!

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