Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce

Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce is a restaurant dish that has succulent shrimp, silky egg sauce, and irresistible golden fried rice. The shrimp adds a touch of sweetness and seafood goodness, while the luxurious egg sauce covers the rice. This recipe is one of my favourite, comfort rice dishes!

The beauty of this dish is that it’s not limited to restaurants. You can make this dish in your very own kitchen. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-worthy Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce.

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What is Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce?

The rice in this dish achieves golden perfection from egg yolks and a little turmeric. Next, the shrimp adds umami notes to the creaminess of the egg sauce. My favourite part is the silky, luxurious egg sauce because it is gently poured over the golden fried rice. The egg sauce adds a depth of flavour and a luscious, custard-like texture. Seriously, the sauce is the star of this dish!

Here’s Why You Will Love Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce

• Better than takeout: You can make this tasty dish right in your own kitchen without paying restaurant prices.
• Simple: This recipe is very easy to make and comes together quickly.
• Delicious: I find this dish so comforting. It’s all from the luxurious egg sauce.
• Great for Lunar New Year: Shrimp is always a great dish to serve, as the Cantonese pronunciation of 虾 sounds like 哈, which means laughter or happiness.

Equipment and Tools to Make Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce

Cutting board and knife: To mince onion and garlic

Measuring spoons and cups: To measure seasonings

Pan or wok

Ingredients

Alright, let’s make our shopping list! To make this recipe, you will need…

Jasmine Rice: Cold, day old rice is the best for golden fried rice.

Onion and Garlic: Two aromatics that is a must for this dish.

Turmeric: Optional, but this adds to the golden hue of the rice.

Shrimp: Seafood is the perfect match to the silky egg sauce.

Eggs: Divide the yolks for the rice and whites for the sauce.

Peas: I use frozen peas as they are readily available.

Chicken stock, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper: Seasonings necessary to make the sauce

Corn starch and water: To thicken the sauce

Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce Options and Substitutions

Want to mix things up with this recipe? Feel free to…

• Serve over steamed jasmine rice or use various types of rice for fried rice, long-grain white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
• Substitute it with other proteins like chicken, beef, tofu, or pork. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Add or substitute vegetables according to your preferences. Common choices include bell peppers, peas, carrots, broccoli, corn, and green beans. You can use fresh or frozen vegetables.
• Include 2 slices of ginger when making the sauce. Fresh garlic and ginger add flavor to the dish, but you can also use garlic and ginger paste or ground versions for convenience.
• Stir fry the rice in a wok or a large skillet, you can also prepare it in a non-stick pan or use a wok-shaped pan if you don’t have a traditional wok.
• Garnish with green onions for some freshness.

How to Make Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce

Let’s make this dish!

Cook the rice. Mix the rice with egg yolks, salt, white pepper and turmeric until every grain of rice is coated. There should be no lumps or chunks of rice. In a pan over medium heat, heat some oil and saute onions until translucent. Add in rice and stir fry for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce as needed. Place rice on a plate.

Cook the shrimp and egg sauce. Marinate the shrimp with a pinch of salt and sugar. In the same pan over medium heat, heat some oil and saute some garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the shrimp until half cooked. Pour in chicken broth and Shaoxing wine and allow to boil. Stir in peas, white pepper and soy sauce. Mix corn starch with water and continuously stir into boiling broth until thickened. Add egg whites and stir three times to create beautiful swirls.

Assemble the dish. Pour shrimp with egg sauce over golden fried rice. Enjoy!

Storage and Reheating Tips

The Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce refrigerates well in an air tight container for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave.

I do not recommend freezing this dish.

Make Ahead Options

You can saute the shrimp ahead of time and leave it in the fridge for up to 3 days then toss together with the squid ink pasta and sauce when you are ready to eat.

You can marinate the chicken overnight and cook the following day. This will give it a boost of extra flavour.

Recipe Tips

Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking. This includes whisking eggs and measuring the sauce ingredients out. Stir-frying is a quick process and having everything ready will make it smoother. Plus, you don’t want to risk overcooking the shrimp. Alternatively, cook the shrimp first and set aside then, add it back to the finished egg sauce.

The best way to control heat and moisture when stir frying rice is to cook in smaller batches and to use cold, day old rice.

Mix yolks into rice until every grain of rice is well-coated. There should be no lumps or chunks of white rice.

To create the beautiful swirl effect of the eggs, pour in the beaten egg whites and run your wooden spoon or chopsticks three times.

Throughout the cooking process, taste your dish to adjust the seasoning. Add more soy sauce, salt, or other seasonings as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce taste like? The rice in this dish achieves golden perfection from egg yolks and a little turmeric. Next, the shrimp adds umami notes to the creaminess of the egg sauce. My favourite part is the silky, luxurious egg sauce because it is gently poured over the golden fried rice. The egg sauce adds a depth of flavour and a luscious, custard-like texture. Seriously, the sauce is the star of this dish!

What goes well with Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg Sauce? Golden Fried Rice with Shrimp and Egg is a flavourful and satisfying dish on its own, but you can enhance your meal by serving it with an appetizer like Chinese Jellyfish Salad or a vegetable dish such as Braised Mushrooms and Easy Chinese Vegetables.

How do Chinese restaurants get their fried rice yellow? The yellow colour of the fried rice comes from the beaten egg yolks and a little turmeric. This is called “golden fried rice”.

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