African Caribbean Shrimp Fried Rice
African Caribbean Shrimp Fried Rice - a spicy rice dish with plenty of flavor with chunks of shrimps, eggs and veggies. A complete meal on its own!
Servings 4 cups
Calories 798kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked day old long grain rice
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup of canola or vegetable oil
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ pound shrimp peeled deveined
- ½ small onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon green seasoning
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- A dash of curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoon of water or stock optional
Instructions
- Break up the clumpy rice before starting.
- Heat a large wok or skillet on medium high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.
- Add the rice stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes adding soy sauce and a tablespoon or more of water or chicken/beef stock as need to moistened rice. Set aside. Quickly wipe the wok or skillet with a clean paper towel or cloth.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the wok; add shrimp and sauté until just cooked through. Remove add to the fried rice.
- Next add a table spoon of oil , let it heat up , then add the eggs and quickly stir to break the eggs apart. Remove and add to the rice.
- Continue with the stir frying by adding a tablespoon of oil into the wok, followed by onions, peas, carrots, green seasoning, curry powder, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
- Finally return the combination of rice, eggs, and shrimp to the wok. Stir until everything has been fully combined. Adjust seasoning salt, pepper if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped scallion and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 154g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1562mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3445IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 3.8mg