Yang Chow fried rice is a popular dish served in many Chinese restaurants in the Philippines.
It is an egg fried rice with shrimp, chicken, pork, and vegetables mixed in.
This is a complete meal on its own and a great way to use leftover rice.
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Ingredients You'll Need
Notes and Substitutions
- Cooked white rice: Use medium or long-grain rice. Leftover rice works best because it is drier and less sticky. If using fresh rice, make sure it is not too soft or wet.
- Proteins: Shrimp, chicken, Chinese sausage, ham, Spam, and char siu are all great options. Use one or a combination depending on what you have.
- Vegetables: Green peas and green onions are classic, but you can also use carrots, corn, and bell peppers.
How to Make Yang Chow Fried Rice (Step-by-Step)
Before you start
Have all the ingredients ready and within reach, since stir-frying goes quickly.
Step 1: Cook the eggs
Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and beat lightly. Season with salt.
Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, then add a little oil.
Cook the eggs until they are just set, stirring gently. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the proteins
Add more oil and 2 Chinese sausage links (cut into small cubes).
Cook until lightly browned, keeping an eye on it since it can burn quickly.
Add ½ cup chicken (sliced thinly) and season with salt. Cook until no longer pink.
Add ½ cup shrimp (cut into small pieces) and season with salt.
Cook just until pink, about 1 minute.
Transfer the proteins to a plate.
Step 3: Cook the aromatics and peas
Lower to medium heat, then add oil.
Add 3 garlic cloves (minced) and ½ medium onion (finely chopped).
Sauté until softened, then stir in ½ cup peas.
Step 4: Add the rice
Add 3 cups cooked rice and break up any clumps.
Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until the rice is heated through.
Step 5: Add the proteins
Mix in the eggs, then add the cooked sausage, chicken, and shrimp back to the pan.
Step 6: Add the scallions and season
Add 2 scallions (chopped) and season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce (if you like).
Mix everything together, then serve your Yang Chow fried rice right away.
Recipe FAQs
Yang Chow fried rice, also called Young Chow fried rice or Yangzhou fried rice, is a Chinese fried rice made with eggs, shrimp, chicken, ham or char siu (Chinese barbecued pork), and vegetables.
Day-old medium or long-grain rice works best because it is drier and less sticky.
Yes. Let it cool first and make sure it is not too soft or wet.
Yes. Let it cool completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or reheat directly from frozen.
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📖 Recipe
Yang Chow Fried Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Wok or wide pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice cold
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 Chinese sausage links cut into small cubes
- ½ cup chicken sliced thinly
- ½ cup shrimp peeled & deveined; cut into pieces
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- ½ cup peas fresh or frozen
- 2 scallions chopped
- Salt, pepper, & soy sauce to taste
- Neutral oil
Instructions
- Have all ingredients ready, since stir-frying goes quickly.
- Beat the eggs and season with salt. Cook in a little oil until just set, then transfer to a plate.
- Add more oil and cook the Chinese sausage until lightly browned. Add the chicken, season with salt, and cook until no longer pink.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt, and cook just until pink. Transfer all proteins to a plate.
- Lower to medium heat. Add more oil, then sauté the garlic and onion until softened. Stir in the peas.
- Add the rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through.
- Mix in the eggs and cooked proteins. Add scallions, then season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce if you like. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- Cooked white rice: Use medium- or long-grain rice. Leftover rice works best, but fresh rice is fine if not too soft or wet.
- Proteins: Use shrimp, chicken, Chinese sausage, ham, Spam, char siu, or a mix.
- Vegetables: Green peas and green onions are classic. Carrots, corn, and bell peppers also work.
Dara says
This is one of my favorite, easy meals for my family. I’ll make it with Chinese sausage next time. Thanks!
Nora Rey says
Thank you, Dara! I hope you guys enjoy it!