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    Yang Chow Fried Rice

    Published: Nov 21, 2022 by Nora Rey · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Yang Chow Fried Rice (also called Young Chow Fried Rice or Yangzhou Fried Rice) is equally popular in the Philippines as it is in China or the West. It is an egg fried rice with a combination of proteins; a takeout classic that is delicious, easy to make, and a meal on its own!

    You may also like Adobo Fried Rice or Crab Fried Rice.

    Yang Chow Fried Rice in a bowl
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    Ingredients you'll need

    Individual ingredients for Yang Chow Fried Rice
    Salt, pepper, and oil are not in the picture.

    Notes and substitutions

    • Cooked white rice: Choose a medium or long-grain variety. It is best to use leftover rice, but a fresh batch that is not mushy or too wet will also work.
    • Chinese sausage: You can also use ham, Spam, or char siu (Chinese barbecue pork).

    How to make this recipe

    Lightly scramble 3 eggs, then season with salt and pepper.

    (1)Over medium-high heat, make soft scrambled eggs in a bit of oil. Transfer to a plate.

    Cooking scrambled eggs in a wok.

    Season 4 ounces of chicken and 4 ounces of shrimp with salt and pepper.

    (2)Add more oil and lightly brown sausages, then move them aside. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.

    Searing Chinese sausage and chicken in the wok.

    (3)Add the shrimp and quickly cook for about a minute. Transfer the proteins to a plate.

    Searing the shrimp in the wok beside the Chinese sausage and chicken.

    (4)Add more oil, then sauté 3 garlic cloves and ½ onion until softened. Add ½ cup peas.

    Adding peas to the sauteed onions and garlic in the wok.

    (5)Add 3 cups cooked rice, then spread it out to break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.

    Pressing rice against the wok with the peas and aromatics.

    (6)Combine the eggs, then the rest of the proteins.

    Added proteins to the rice and peas in the work.

    (7)Add 2 scallions, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss them together.

    Added scallions to the Yang Chow Fried Rice in the wok.

    Frequently asked questions

    Why use day-old rice for fried rice?

    Day-old or leftover rice is ideal for fried rice, where the grains are cold and firm enough to withstand stir-frying. When it isn't available, spread out the grains of freshly-cooked rice to cool and let the moisture evaporate. Sticky, warm rice will make soggy or mushy fried rice.

    Can you freeze fried rice?

    Yes! You can freeze fried rice for up to 3 months. Wrap them well to maintain their flavor and texture.

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    • Crab fried rice served on a plate with lime wedges on the side
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    • adobo fried rice served on a plate with fried egg
      Adobo Fried Rice

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    Yang Chow Fried Rice in a bowl

    Yang Chow Fried Rice

    An egg fried rice with a combination of proteins.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Filipino
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 952kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $6-$8

    Equipment

    • Wok or Skillet or Sauté pan

    Ingredients

    • 3 eggs lightly beaten
    • 4 ounces chicken sliced thinly
    • 4 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined; small size or cut-up
    • 2 Chinese sausage links small-diced (see note)
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ medium onion minced
    • ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
    • 3 cups cooked white rice cold (see note)
    • 2 scallions sliced thinly
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Neutral-flavored oil for searing and sautéing

    Instructions

    • Break up rice with a fork. If you have a fresh batch, spread them out to cool.
    • Lightly scramble the eggs, then season with salt and pepper. Season chicken and shrimp with salt and pepper.
    • Over medium-high heat, make soft scrambled eggs in a bit of oil. Transfer to a plate.
    • Add more oil and lightly brown sausages, then move them aside. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
    • Add shrimp and quickly cook for about a minute. Transfer the proteins to a plate.
    • Add more oil, then sauté garlic and onion until softened. Add the peas.
    • Add the rice, then spread it out to break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
    • Combine the eggs, then the rest of the proteins.
    • Add scallions, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss them together.

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    Notes

    • Cooked white rice: Choose a medium or long-grain variety. It is best to use leftover rice, but a fresh batch that is not mushy or too wet will also work.
    • Chinese sausage: You can also use ham, Spam, or char siu (Chinese barbecue pork).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4gCalories: 952kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 23gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Dara

      November 21, 2022 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite, easy meals for my family. I’ll make it with Chinese sausage next time. Thanks!

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      • Nora Rey

        January 05, 2023 at 12:32 am

        Thank you, Dara! I hope you guys enjoy it!

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