I never had peas and carrots in fried rice until I left St. Louis, MO. I was disgusted to learn that in other states, in addition to peas and carrots, the rice was yellow or light in color, no beans sprouts, no eggs, no flavor. When I realized they didn't make a St. Paul sandwiches and that most restaurants were using rodent and scavenger meats. I learned to make my own. This is a good tutorial for rice 👍. I use a lil fish oil to replace the oyster sauce that most asian restaurants use, bc I don't eat shell fish. I add my sesame oil mixed with avacado oil in the beginning. Not sure if it makes a difference. The cities that appalled my fried rice expectations and had no idea what a St. Paul Sandwich is: Memphis & Jackson TN, Los Angeles CA, Newark & Jersey City NJ, All NY, NC, GA and Houston TX. But I've been free of "Authentic" Chinese Restaurant foods since 2010/2011. I learned that the St. Paul is not authentic Chinese and is specific to STL.
I was just talking about fried rice from st Louis last night. That is a Fridsh night family dinner. No peas and carrots! I miss St Louis and fried rice!
I'm a single dad of three teenage boys. I tried this fried rice yesterday and it was a big hit. Super easy and fast. (After the rice is cool) I doubled the recipe and we ate it as a main dish. Thanks for showing me how easy it really is. 👍
Of all the rice tips I’ve seen the idea of freezing for 20-30 minutes makes the most sense. If I don’t have day-old (which I never do!) this seems like the best option. Btw, for people who haven’t tried the sesame oil thing - she’s right! - it’s a real nice light flavor drizzled on at the end of just about any Chinese-style recipe! Worth getting some. Thanks!
I make fried rice very often, at least once a month. I make the rice fresh and wait for it to cool for an hour, then make the fried rice (even have done it instantly from cooking but I used less water) .Never had an issue! It is always amazing. You can make rice the same day for fried rice, you just have to plan accordingly (such as less water or use basmati rice). My preference is Basmati rice, it's the least starchy and holds its shape easy, but I've used multiple types of rice including long grain, medium and short grain (husband is a rice fanatic) and they all come out similar, but basmati has the best flavor in my opinion. It's crazy how many food myths there are, which are backed by only trying something one way!
Finally, someone who didn't use peas and carrots in their fried rice. You also used green onions and bean sprouts. This is very close to the recipe that I like. Only thing missing was the addition of egg(s). Thank you for sharing. I will be trying this.
I love the way you talk about remembering your Dad! Dads love their kids just sometimes get caught up in trying to do too much and actually forget that the real important thing in life is your kids♥️ TJ Reed really approves of this lady you’re a Rockstar!!
I urge anyone to go buy the Dark Soy. My Asian dishes really went to the next level in authenticity and flavor, when I bought the Dark Soy, which imparts a unique flavor and color. It's very inexpensive at the local Asian grocery, but, of course, Amazon sells it. Not only do I also like white rice on the side of my Chinese or Thai fried rice, I do it as well for my Indian, Perisan or Saffron pilaf rice dishes with white rice on the side...it's a texture thing and the simplicity of white rice is a pleasure in itself. I thought I was the only one that did this!!!!
The restaurant was called Lee's Den, it opened in 1957 closed in 1988. I worked there as a busboy during the early 60's, best Chinese food in Houston !!
I love scrambled eggs in mine, in fact I add more to the leftovers. I scramble them in a seperate pan, making sure there are visibly nice size pieces to single out during eating.
@Brenda Lee Lee's Den was located on South Main street in the 60's, Lee's Inn was located on I45 and Tidwell. Two different families owned them. I knew both families very well. I went to Reagan HS, in the Heights, go Bulldogs!!
This is perfect!! No eggs! This is the style that I grew up in back in Michigan. The place was Golden Crown in Bloomfield and it was my daddy’s Friday night family dinner tradition. And you aren’t the only one who likes mixing white and fried rice. I just liked the contrast in tastes and textures.
I just watched several shrimp fried rice recipes and this is the best by far, going to make it right now, only I'll be adding an egg also. Love that you're not using peas and carrots like all the other videos I've watched. I also like that you mixed chicken broth with the soy sauce, very clever idea and the bean sprouts are a great idea also. Thanks for sharing!
@@Tomc8030 You're welcome. Sometimes a raw egg is added to the meat going into an Asian dish, which is called, velveting and is supposed to help the meat stay moist, but it, too, gets cooked. I tried this last evening and it seemed to work as the meat was so tender and juicy. But that's not what you asked about. Just felt like talking to you. :D
We lived in the Houston area from 1970 - 1994. Lee's Inn is where my husband, my 2 sons and I learned to eat Chinese food. We still reminisce on how good the food was at that restaurant.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your video about shrimp fried rice! I not only love the recipe but also your narration and the fact that you shared such a personal memory about your dad. Your voice is really calming to me and I’m really look forward to watching your videos in the future. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and yourself.
Memories of my late mom and late sister are linked to meals of Chinese food like this. Happy times. The restaurant we frequented is gone, and when I need some comfort food, this is what I seek out. I love the little hole-in-the-wall restaurant where I live now, as the food tastes like my childhood, but I really do need to try to make this myself. Thanks for sharing!
I first learned about fried rice when I was sent to Thailand the first time during the Vietnam War in 1969 and was put up in a hotel in Bangkok until the base I was going to had made arrangements for my travel to the base of my assignment (U-tapao Thai Naval Base) where I was to work on B-52's aircraft. When I went into the dining room to eat I noticed one guy who was also waiting and I asked him about the dish he was eating and he told me that it was fried rice and I had never eaten it before. He talked me into trying a spoon full of his and after tasting it and loving how it looked I ordered the same with shrimp and loved it and from then on I have been eating and loving it. Upon returning to Arkansas years later I purchased a wok at the area air base and still have it even though I have not used it much lately.
Omg! Yessss....I remember Lee’s Inn! We would go every Sunday after church. Lol. They had the best chicken chow mein. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories. 😁❤️
YES! I always add sesame oil to my fried rice. For those unfamiliar with sesame oil, buy the dark sesame oil in the Asian section of your grocer. Stay away from the lite stuff. The dark oil gives your fried rice a nutty flavor.
Omg 😱 I thought I was the only one who mixes steam rice with my fried rice ~ it just calms the saltiness and oily fried rice 😁 and gives it that balance lol 😂 I’m gonna try this for my kids☺️ looks delish thanks for sharing 💖💕
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I kinda used what I had in the fridge. I made mine tonight with sautéed white onions, green onion tops, eggs, rice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper. I definitely will have to try this recipe because I love shrimp in mine
You need to scramble an egg and you forgot to do what the dish is called and that is fried rice. You have to fry the rice to get the residue or the roast Tasteninstrumenten the rice. That’s where the color comes from. Not from the Soy sauce. But it still looks good.
It looks so good, love shrimp fried rice. I tend to be sloppy when stir frying so I prefer to use a pan with deeper sides. Otherwise my cooking decorates the kitchen walls.
I agree that it’s difficult to cook fried rice in a pan with low sides. I’m using a pan with 3inches/ 8 cm sides. I also bought a glass cover which fits this pan. When I add in the leafy green , I increase the heat and cover the pan so my veggies will have the texture I want. You may be able to find such a pan online.
Looks delicious! I would boil the shells of the shrimp for a stock rather than use chicken stock. And I’ll add eggs and a lot more bean sprouts. Carrots would add color but daughter in law and grandson hate carrots. Thank you for your version of shrimp fried rice. I love bean sprouts.
GASP how can anyone hate carrots?! Literally the candy of veggies. Kidding of course but still.. I like to add bell peppers, not sure what y'alls preference is on that but they bring color and great taste!
I just made this for dinner tonight! It is amazing! Soooooo delicious! My husband loves it!!! I grew up in Baltimore and the city has the best shrimp fried rice! No other place in Maryland compares. This recipe was almost exact! Thank you so much!!! ❤️
This is what I call authentic.. reminds me of my favorite restaurant in Philly growing up. Bean sprouts and NO peas and carrots. Only thing missing is the eggs. Thanks for posting!
I was scrolling through the youtube list of videos and this dish caught my eye. It looks like it was prepared in an actual Chinese restaurant. I love Chinese food, I have to try it with chicken and carrots.
I almost DIED when you referenced Lee's Inn❤❤..My parents took us their often, the owners were such nice people, I haven't found any food as good as theirs yet.
Thank you for being methodical and patient in your explanations. The way that you have laid out the "foundation" makes it easy for additions and modifications. I prefer using a Wok, but that is another topic. Thank you.
This looks yummy and I would use it. Now I have to say the shrimp looks to being over cooked. When I would make this I would cook it half the way then put them in a dish and start the bean sprouts first. Then add the rich and final ingredients. Put the shrimp back in and cook until all is incorporated and service hot. PS. Before you cook the rice place the rice in a strainer and thoroughly rinse with cold tap water and let drain. This rinses the rice flour etc off and you’ll have beautiful individual rice kernels like the restaurants serve.
I remember as a kid there was a Chinese restaurant called China Garden that was down the street from where we lived. It was the best Chinese food I’ve ever had and i haven’t been able to find a restaurant that has the same flavors ever since they closed back in the early 2000s .
I remember Lee's Inn. That was one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. So sad when they closed. I have not found another Chinese food restaurant to compare with the high quality food that Lee's Inn served.
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I remember going as a child, but we moved away from Houston for a couple of years and when we returned it was gone. 😕
Wow! It looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to try and cook my own shrimp fried rice with extra bean sprouts! I love bean sprouts in my shrimp fried rice! After watching this, I feel a little more confident now. Thanks!
When I want to learn something new I'll watch several videos (by now knowing where I will end up!).any way you're the best! Watching your videos is like a friend coming over to teach a recipe ❤️ your narration, stories, little tips, and when those guest appearances by kids or hubby🤗and last but certainly not least, a fellow Texan!
Made this last night for dinner with fried chicken wings!! It came out amazing!!! Thank you so much for your recipes!! Going to try everything you make lol!!
i was scrolling through your recipes looking for something with the ingredients i have in my fridge because i’m too lazy to go to the store and i found this! thank you so much! i didn’t know fried rice could be this easy!
I've been cooking for 46 years. Back when there were only 8 Master chef's in the world on PBS . YA I'm that old! You are the first youtuber who cooks like we should , simple. Media chef's are ALL GOOFS
Nice Job! When I was a little boy (in the 70's) growing up in Miami my parents didn't have much money so we typically ate at home and didn't go out to eat much. However, once a month my dad would take us to the local Chinese Restaurant for a "night out". We would always order the same items which was Special Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Pork and Chinese spare ribs and just share . Every single time. To this very day I still judge every Chinese Restaurant against the quality of their Fried Rice. Rice good, go back. Rice bad, never again. Recently my family and I went to New York City and stayed next to a Chinese take-out place on 8th Avenue & 52nd that had an awesome Fried Rice. So good, we ate there two nights in a row. Now for the last several months I've been trying to duplicate their rice with not much success. I'm sure one day, maybe 10 years from now, I figure it out, LOL! Keep up the good work.
It took me a few tries but I cracked it about 35 years ago, just egg, rice, soy sauce and spring onion, I use stir fry oil and a little seasame seed oil when it's cooked ☺️
Yummy, taste better than some restaurants💯 I follow your directions step by step except I use toasted sesame seeds instead of oil and minced garlic instead of paste. I've made it 3 times and it is so delicious 🤗 Thank you 😍
Yes my husband may he Rip he grew up going to Lee’s inn luckily he introduced me to the owners and loved. He was sad when they closed but kept in touch with them. Love your recipes
Yes, Yes, Yes...I love this recipe. Like others said, adding the egg to what you've done is how they do fried rice in the Chicago area. This recipe just made my day. I'm making it tomorrow. Hubby is so excited. We don't do peas and carrots either and here in TX, that's all you find.
Yes, I remember that restaurant, my family also went to lucky inn restaurant across from George R. Brown near the freeway . We order our shrimp fried rice and walk down the street and go to the Theater and watch Kung Fu movies . Years passed- After that I couldn’t find the shrimp fried rice style Never again. That’s Cantonese style! Old memories! 😎
You make it look so simple even relaxing, like your voice. I like that you bring up your precious moments with your dad. I haven't been too successful cooking fried rice and have stopped but now I'm going to start again due to your great video.
I make my rice with lots of sweet onions, shredded Carrots, eggs, and chopped up ham. I fry it all with sesame seed oil. Also put fresh garlic in it too.. I also put some oyster sauce in it. I love it that way. Oh I forgot, I also add some chicken bouillon in it for taste and color.
You’re not the only one! When I order Thai food I get both fried rice and white rice to eat together. 😋 Sesame oil does add a nice touch. Yummy. I also like organic Tamari in place of soy sauce. It’s less salty tasting and more savory.
I remember eating at Lee's Inn. I made your shrimp fried rice recipe and it was so delicious! My husband was saying it was better than my favorite Chinese restaurants rice . Thanks so much ❤️ from H-TOWN
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Wow! Thank you for trying the recipe and giving me feedback. I appreciate you! 😊
I put Prawns garlic ginger tons of eggs spring onion bean sprouts onion & char sui pork in mine & a little bit of vegeta & Soya sauce Delicious .And yours looks Fantastic too. 😋😋😋
Love love Chinese food .i was wanting chicken fried rice just today, I. Got in the drive through to order, couldn’t find my money,bad habit , always hiding my money, then forget it. Anyway now I have the recipe and I’ll make it myself. Looks yummy, seems like I can smell it cooking, and your voice is very clear.Thanks.👍👍😊🌹
Sorry when I asked about the sugar I was reading the wrong recipe. I printed yours out and made it today and it's perfect. I was raised in Chicago and now in Nebraska and they can't cook Asian here. There fried rice is pale yellow with peas and carrots. YUCK. I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!
This recipe reminds of the American fried rice in Detroit, MI. They have brown fried rice with whatever protein but the basic recipe has only bean sprouts green onions & scrambled egg. 😋 The fried rice down here in GA doesn't hold a candle to Detroit style fried rice.
I like what you said about your Dad and Chinese food. Many fine memories of Dad and Chinese food from a favorite Chinese restaurant here too. Btw, Looks great!
I also like combination of steamed white and mix with fried rice.. separately eating or mixed, and what you made looks really delicious especially if you like to taste that soy sauce .. I used to like it that much soy sauce but I'm now much more concerned of my salt intake since I'm getting a bit older now...Thanks for sharing you simple way
Just started watching your videos yesterday (they just started popping up on my timeline). Short and to the point. Simple ingredients. Keep up the great work!!!
Wow! Looks great and scrumptious and it seems so simple. I've got to try this next payday...I have to purchase all the ingredients! Thanks for the recipe! Saved on my Watch Later List.
This looks so good. I could almost smell the deliciousness. I love that the ingredients are listed, but I wish the exact cooking directions were written, as well..
Man . . . this brought back some great old days. At Udorn RTAFB 68-69 in Thailand. Would often send mama-san out for breakfast around mid morning. She was simply great. Best five bucks I ever spent monthly. She'd wash, iron, shine the shoes and make the bed. Cordial and pleasant older lady. Always smiles. I'd give her 25 cents and she'd go out the front gate by the cart vendors. She'd come back with a "brick" of shrimp or chicken fried rice, wrapped in a banana leaf first, then newspaper with a rubber band. Got her one if she wanted. Then, got a can of beer or a coke from the barrack's refrigerator for ten cents. Best thirty-five cent breakfast ever! Did that for a year. Never forget that. I need to get back in the groove. Breakfast of Champions.
Finally, someone who made it without green peas and carrots! This is the rice I grew up on in Chicago. Thanks for sharing!!
Peas and carrots is some American version and does NOT taste good
I never had peas and carrots in fried rice until I left St. Louis, MO. I was disgusted to learn that in other states, in addition to peas and carrots, the rice was yellow or light in color, no beans sprouts, no eggs, no flavor. When I realized they didn't make a St. Paul sandwiches and that most restaurants were using rodent and scavenger meats. I learned to make my own.
This is a good tutorial for rice 👍. I use a lil fish oil to replace the oyster sauce that most asian restaurants use, bc I don't eat shell fish. I add my sesame oil mixed with avacado oil in the beginning. Not sure if it makes a difference.
The cities that appalled my fried rice expectations and had no idea what a St. Paul Sandwich is: Memphis & Jackson TN, Los Angeles CA, Newark & Jersey City NJ, All NY, NC, GA and Houston TX. But I've been free of "Authentic" Chinese Restaurant foods since 2010/2011. I learned that the St. Paul is not authentic Chinese and is specific to STL.
Omg yes I was born and raised in Chicago as well. Nothing compares to Chicago Chinese fried rice 😂
I was just talking about fried rice from st Louis last night. That is a Fridsh night family dinner. No peas and carrots! I miss St Louis and fried rice!
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I'm a single dad of three teenage boys. I tried this fried rice yesterday and it was a big hit. Super easy and fast. (After the rice is cool) I doubled the recipe and we ate it as a main dish. Thanks for showing me how easy it really is. 👍
Of all the rice tips I’ve seen the idea of freezing for 20-30 minutes makes the most sense. If I don’t have day-old (which I never do!) this seems like the best option.
Btw, for people who haven’t tried the sesame oil thing - she’s right! - it’s a real nice light flavor drizzled on at the end of just about any Chinese-style recipe! Worth getting some.
Thanks!
I make fried rice very often, at least once a month. I make the rice fresh and wait for it to cool for an hour, then make the fried rice (even have done it instantly from cooking but I used less water) .Never had an issue! It is always amazing. You can make rice the same day for fried rice, you just have to plan accordingly (such as less water or use basmati rice). My preference is Basmati rice, it's the least starchy and holds its shape easy, but I've used multiple types of rice including long grain, medium and short grain (husband is a rice fanatic) and they all come out similar, but basmati has the best flavor in my opinion. It's crazy how many food myths there are, which are backed by only trying something one way!
yup i agree the sesame adds another notch
yummy
@@beanerschnitzel794 too much gives me vicious indigestion
I use boil-in the-bag rice sit it in cold water while I'm cooking the other ingredients and it turns out great you don't have to freeze it!👍😊
Bean Sprouts & Sesame Oil - For the win!!! Thank you for sharing all your amazing recipes, Simply Mama Cooks!! I always learn a lot from you!
Finally, someone who didn't use peas and carrots in their fried rice. You also used green onions and bean sprouts. This is very close to the recipe that I like. Only thing missing was the addition of egg(s). Thank you for sharing. I will be trying this.
Fried rice is when I empty the veg. bin of what ever but I always add eggs. For me that is the little treat. (and the only protein)
That egg is such a staple
The scrambled eggs is a must in any fried rice. Up here in NJ you have to ask for it.
Agree
Her son has and egg allergy thats why she didn't add the egg , but in sure this was just as good if not better....
I love the way you talk about remembering your Dad! Dads love their kids just sometimes get caught up in trying to do too much and actually forget that the real important thing in life is your kids♥️ TJ Reed really approves of this lady you’re a Rockstar!!
Childhood make me happy too. I make video at rural area to show people too.
Peas and carrots ruin fried rice! Your rice was great. Try adding a couple of eggs!
yummy
You got me when you said no peas!!! They don’t belong in fried rice....I also add a small sprinkle of Chinese 5 spice powder.....great recipe....
I urge anyone to go buy the Dark Soy. My Asian dishes really went to the next level in authenticity and flavor, when I bought the Dark Soy, which imparts a unique flavor and color. It's very inexpensive at the local Asian grocery, but, of course, Amazon sells it.
Not only do I also like white rice on the side of my Chinese or Thai fried rice, I do it as well for my Indian, Perisan or Saffron pilaf rice dishes with white rice on the side...it's a texture thing and the simplicity of white rice is a pleasure in itself. I thought I was the only one that did this!!!!
The restaurant was called Lee's Den, it opened in 1957 closed in 1988. I worked there as a busboy during the early 60's, best Chinese food in Houston !!
my parents took me to Lee's den as a child! 😍
What a coincidence. She said she was 4 years olds.
I love scrambled eggs in mine, in fact I add more to the leftovers. I scramble them in a seperate pan, making sure there are visibly nice size pieces to single out during eating.
There was a restaurant called Lee's Inn, in the Airline-Tidwell/I-45 area. I remember going there long ago.
@Brenda Lee Lee's Den was located on South Main street in the 60's, Lee's Inn was located on I45 and Tidwell. Two different families owned them. I knew both families very well. I went to Reagan HS, in the Heights, go Bulldogs!!
This is perfect!! No eggs! This is the style that I grew up in back in Michigan. The place was Golden Crown in Bloomfield and it was my daddy’s Friday night family dinner tradition. And you aren’t the only one who likes mixing white and fried rice. I just liked the contrast in tastes and textures.
I just watched several shrimp fried rice recipes and this is the best by far, going to make it right now, only I'll be adding an egg also. Love that you're not using peas and carrots like all the other videos I've watched. I also like that you mixed chicken broth with the soy sauce, very clever idea and the bean sprouts are a great idea also. Thanks for sharing!
I agree love her recipe with out the peas and carrots lol but I do use 4 eggs to mine my little
@@thaispice89 why do you add egg? Is it raw egg or scrambled?
@@Tomc8030 It's cooked, usually.
@@mawmawvee thank you!
@@Tomc8030 You're welcome. Sometimes a raw egg is added to the meat going into an Asian dish, which is called, velveting and is supposed to help the meat stay moist, but it, too, gets cooked. I tried this last evening and it seemed to work as the meat was so tender and juicy. But that's not what you asked about. Just felt like talking to you. :D
I love this lady's voice. Soft, calm and feminine.
patrick williams Do you ever notice that so many women no longer have a feminine voice-very strident. You can have equal rights and still be feminine.
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So true!!!
Amazing
We lived in the Houston area from 1970 - 1994. Lee's Inn is where my husband, my 2 sons and I learned to eat Chinese food. We still reminisce on how good the food was at that restaurant.
Love the connection!
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I am in my 70's and Lee's was about 2 miles from where I grew up. Great place. Your video sure gave me some great dining memories.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your video about shrimp fried rice! I not only love the recipe but also your narration and the fact that you shared such a personal memory about your dad. Your voice is really calming to me and I’m really look forward to watching your videos in the future. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and yourself.
Memories of my late mom and late sister are linked to meals of Chinese food like this. Happy times. The restaurant we frequented is gone, and when I need some comfort food, this is what I seek out. I love the little hole-in-the-wall restaurant where I live now, as the food tastes like my childhood, but I really do need to try to make this myself. Thanks for sharing!
I first learned about fried rice when I was sent to Thailand the first time during the Vietnam War in 1969 and was put up in a hotel in Bangkok until the base I was going to had made arrangements for my travel to the base of my assignment (U-tapao Thai Naval Base) where I was to work on B-52's aircraft. When I went into the dining room to eat I noticed one guy who was also waiting and I asked him about the dish he was eating and he told me that it was fried rice and I had never eaten it before. He talked me into trying a spoon full of his and after tasting it and loving how it looked I ordered the same with shrimp and loved it and from then on I have been eating and loving it. Upon returning to Arkansas years later I purchased a wok at the area air base and still have it even though I have not used it much lately.
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Did the dish you have in Thailand have pineapple and/or coconut?
@@OregonSingles No. It was Shrimp fried rice and I have never any with fruit in it, but heard of it in the Philippines while there.
Omg why do I do this to myself, lol. Watching this right before I fall asleep. Now I'm craving shrimp fried rice
I know right
Ugh you're not the only one me tooooooo 😭😭😭😭
Glad I know to cook.
Same here lol
Lol
Omg! Yessss....I remember Lee’s Inn! We would go every Sunday after church. Lol. They had the best chicken chow mein. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories. 😁❤️
I'm 68 and I remember going to Lee's
Inn too, it was the best ever!
Sesame oil is a must!! At first I wasnt digging the smell, but I instantly got used to it when I started added it to everything, the flavor's great😂😂
Sesame seeds are good in it too.
YES! I always add sesame oil to my fried rice. For those unfamiliar with sesame oil, buy the dark sesame oil in the Asian section of your grocer. Stay away from the lite stuff. The dark oil gives your fried rice a nutty flavor.
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And fish sauce!
Sometimes groundnut or almond oil
Omg 😱 I thought I was the only one who mixes steam rice with my fried rice ~ it just calms the saltiness and oily fried rice 😁 and gives it that balance lol 😂 I’m gonna try this for my kids☺️ looks delish thanks for sharing 💖💕
Me too!
Best shrimp recipe ever! I have never seen any other cook freeze rice to make the fried rice authentic. It is a total game changer. Thanks so much!
I freaking love you for the tip on not having to use actual day old rice...the freezer tip was awesome!!
Anyone else here because they’re learning new things on quarantine?
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TJay Detwiler yes!! 😆
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That's why I'm here. I wanted fried rice so bad. Covid19 caused me to come here because I can't get to the Chinese restuarant
This is the best looking fried rice on RUclips!!!
She provided real and authentic recipe base. I added green peas, chopped cube carrots and broccolis. It came out great -Thanks to Simply Mamma Cook.
I kinda used what I had in the fridge. I made mine tonight with sautéed white onions, green onion tops, eggs, rice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and black pepper. I definitely will have to try this recipe because I love shrimp in mine
This recipe plus white onions, pea pods and scrambled eggs. Yum!!
yes must crack an egg
Humildemente Agradecida Doggone it! I’m making this today, have already been to the store and forgot pea pods! Oh well, it’ll still be yummy!
Yep
white onions ruin fried rice. my opinion.
You need to scramble an egg and you forgot to do what the dish is called and that is fried rice. You have to fry the rice to get the residue or the roast Tasteninstrumenten the rice. That’s where the color comes from. Not from the Soy sauce. But it still looks good.
It looks so good, love shrimp fried rice. I tend to be sloppy when stir frying so I prefer to use a pan with deeper sides. Otherwise my cooking decorates the kitchen walls.
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I agree that it’s difficult to cook fried rice in a pan with low sides. I’m using a pan with 3inches/ 8 cm sides. I also bought a glass cover which fits this pan. When I add in the leafy green , I increase the heat and cover the pan so my veggies will have the texture I want. You may be able to find such a pan online.
Why i dont see your green onions in the shimps when you coooking .
It looks like my Vietnamese dishes. Thank you so much!
Looks delicious! I would boil the shells of the shrimp for a stock rather than use chicken stock. And I’ll add eggs and a lot more bean sprouts. Carrots would add color but daughter in law and grandson hate carrots. Thank you for your version of shrimp fried rice. I love bean sprouts.
GASP how can anyone hate carrots?! Literally the candy of veggies. Kidding of course but still.. I like to add bell peppers, not sure what y'alls preference is on that but they bring color and great taste!
I just made this for dinner tonight! It is amazing! Soooooo delicious! My husband loves it!!!
I grew up in Baltimore and the city has the best shrimp fried rice! No other place in Maryland compares. This recipe was almost exact! Thank you so much!!! ❤️
I grew up in Bmore too! You ain’t telling no liessss lol
Same. I know at least 3 places that have A1 shrimp fried rice
A scoop of fried and steamed is my favorite, I sometimes add the chow main chips crunched up into the mix.
This is what I call authentic.. reminds me of my favorite restaurant in Philly growing up. Bean sprouts and NO peas and carrots. Only thing missing is the eggs. Thanks for posting!
I was scrolling through the youtube list of videos and this dish caught my eye. It looks like it was prepared in an actual Chinese restaurant. I love Chinese food, I have to try it with chicken and carrots.
I almost DIED when you referenced Lee's Inn❤❤..My parents took us their often, the owners were such nice people, I haven't found any food as good as theirs yet.
@Brenda Lee near Northline mall or Farmers market .
@@btysalinas is that in Houston area? Could you give the address?
Thank you for being methodical and patient in your explanations. The way that you have laid out the "foundation" makes it easy for additions and modifications. I prefer using a Wok, but that is another topic. Thank you.
Even Asians don't always use a wok. I like a wok because my cook-top is electric and woks are thinner. I like a carbon steel kind of wok.
This looks yummy and I would use it. Now I have to say the shrimp looks to being over cooked. When I would make this I would cook it half the way then put them in a dish and start the bean sprouts first. Then add the rich and final ingredients. Put the shrimp back in and cook until all is incorporated and service hot.
PS. Before you cook the rice place the rice in a strainer and thoroughly rinse with cold tap water and let drain. This rinses the rice flour etc off and you’ll have beautiful individual rice kernels like the restaurants serve.
Looks delicious, I can hardly wait to try it myself. I've been looking for authentic Asian recipes and it seems, I've hit the jackpot.
Thank you!
I remember as a kid there was a Chinese restaurant called China Garden that was down the street from where we lived. It was the best Chinese food I’ve ever had and i haven’t been able to find a restaurant that has the same flavors ever since they closed back in the early 2000s .
Alejandra Mendez are you from flint Michigan
Perfect for me, I love the green onions and bean sprouts only, delicious, thank you 😋😋😋
MAMA YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF THE CHINESE FRIED RICE...
This looks like the F-R that I'm used to. Not those other ones with no bean sprouts and frozen peas and carrots in it! LOOKS AWESOME
I remember Lee's Inn. That was one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. So sad when they closed. I have not found another Chinese food restaurant to compare with the high quality food that Lee's Inn served.
I remember going as a child, but we moved away from Houston for a couple of years and when we returned it was gone. 😕
Neither have I....
Sharon Harling Thank you for your shrimp fried rice recipe. You explain it all so well. Will cook this for dinner.
We had one on cook rd in Houston
The way I remember as a kid my favorite fried rice is the way you prepared it, dark and full of flavor. Yum!
Wow! It looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to try and cook my own shrimp fried rice with extra bean sprouts! I love bean sprouts in my shrimp fried rice! After watching this, I feel a little more confident now. Thanks!
When I want to learn something new I'll watch several videos (by now knowing where I will end up!).any way you're the best! Watching your videos is like a friend coming over to teach a recipe ❤️ your narration, stories, little tips, and when those guest appearances by kids or hubby🤗and last but certainly not least, a fellow Texan!
Made this last night for dinner with fried chicken wings!! It came out amazing!!! Thank you so much for your recipes!! Going to try everything you make lol!!
i was scrolling through your recipes looking for something with the ingredients i have in my fridge because i’m too lazy to go to the store and i found this! thank you so much! i didn’t know fried rice could be this easy!
I've been cooking for 46 years. Back when there were only 8 Master chef's in the world on PBS . YA I'm that old! You are the first youtuber who cooks like we should , simple. Media chef's are ALL GOOFS
My husband and I would go Lee's Inn in Houston at Airline &Crosstimbers when we were dating . We nt all the time . Their food was great !
Nice Job! When I was a little boy (in the 70's) growing up in Miami my parents didn't have much money so we typically ate at home and didn't go out to eat much. However, once a month my dad would take us to the local Chinese Restaurant for a "night out". We would always order the same items which was Special Fried Rice, Sweet & Sour Pork and Chinese spare ribs and just share . Every single time. To this very day I still judge every Chinese Restaurant against the quality of their Fried Rice. Rice good, go back. Rice bad, never again. Recently my family and I went to New York City and stayed next to a Chinese take-out place on 8th Avenue & 52nd that had an awesome Fried Rice. So good, we ate there two nights in a row. Now for the last several months I've been trying to duplicate their rice with not much success. I'm sure one day, maybe 10 years from now, I figure it out, LOL! Keep up the good work.
It took me a few tries but I cracked it about 35 years ago, just egg, rice, soy sauce and spring onion, I use stir fry oil and a little seasame seed oil when it's cooked ☺️
Kayak Engineer mm
LOL I LOVE LOVE when I get small chunks of unmixed white rice. I also really enjoy the mix of textures! :D
Me too.
Yummy, taste better than some restaurants💯 I follow your directions step by step except I use toasted sesame seeds instead of oil and minced garlic instead of paste. I've made it 3 times and it is so delicious 🤗 Thank you 😍
i am from Brazil but my dad also loves chinese food and surely passed his passion on to me!
I love how she explained what she's using and adding other option that one might like to compliment the dish. I can't wait to try this myself.
Yes my husband may he Rip he grew up going to Lee’s inn luckily he introduced me to the owners and loved. He was sad when they closed but kept in touch with them. Love your recipes
im sorry for your loss
Yes. I do. It's yummy. They serve gravy with both shrimp fried rice and steamed rice. Thank you😊
I mix the fried rice with the steamed rice also! The texture and flavor profile changes ever so slightly but i love it..
Yes, Yes, Yes...I love this recipe. Like others said, adding the egg to what you've done is how they do fried rice in the Chicago area. This recipe just made my day. I'm making it tomorrow. Hubby is so excited. We don't do peas and carrots either and here in TX, that's all you find.
Bravo!!! Extremely well done, audio and video. You explain so well!!! I WILL make this wonderful recipe!! No peas -- yay!!!
I love the simplicity of this fried rice. It doesn't have a lot of stuff in it. U can taste the most important ingredients. Very tasty. Thank u !
Finally a fried rice recipe with bean sprouts, to me. beans sprouts make fried rice better. 😋
Omg thank thank you ...someone that finally knows what goes in fried rice because peas and carrots don’t.....good recipe
this is perfect for me onions and bean sprouts are my fav add in's peas, carrots and eggs are cool but not mandatory love it
Yes, I remember that restaurant, my family also went to lucky inn restaurant across from George R. Brown near the freeway . We order our shrimp fried rice and walk down the street and go to the Theater and watch Kung Fu movies . Years passed- After that I couldn’t find the shrimp fried rice style Never again. That’s Cantonese style! Old memories! 😎
This is my go to quick meal. For myself or a family dinner!
I have to have eggs and in my fried rice. This looks good though.
Me too. As I watched, I thought I’d have to scramble an egg to add to it.😀
Also a few mixed vegetables would be nice. That’s what I put in my fried rice.
Can fried rice be made w cooked shrimp?
Can fried rice be made w cooked shrimp ?
@@kathywest4131 Just add the cooked shrimp last to heat it up.
You make it look so simple even relaxing, like your voice. I like that you bring up your precious moments with your dad. I haven't been too successful cooking fried rice and have stopped but now I'm going to start again due to your great video.
It looks so delicious I am going to try it
Same Here.
I make my rice with lots of sweet onions, shredded Carrots, eggs, and chopped up ham. I fry it all with sesame seed oil. Also put fresh garlic in it too.. I also put some oyster sauce in it. I love it that way. Oh I forgot, I also add some chicken bouillon in it for taste and color.
You’re not the only one! When I order Thai food I get both fried rice and white rice to eat together. 😋
Sesame oil does add a nice touch. Yummy. I also like organic Tamari in place of soy sauce. It’s less salty tasting and more savory.
Love the idea of organic tamari.
I remember eating at Lee's Inn. I made your shrimp fried rice recipe and it was so delicious! My husband was saying it was better than my favorite Chinese restaurants rice . Thanks so much ❤️ from H-TOWN
Wow! Thank you for trying the recipe and giving me feedback. I appreciate you! 😊
@ 88p
Great and simple recipe! Adding the Sesame Oil is the "icing on the cake" as far as the flavor goes!
When does she add the sesame oil?
@@brio4220 sesame oil is a common ingredient with Chinese food and especially with fried rice. It adds that familiar flavor to it.
I put Prawns garlic ginger tons of eggs spring onion bean sprouts onion & char sui pork in mine & a little bit of vegeta & Soya sauce Delicious .And yours looks Fantastic too. 😋😋😋
Love love Chinese food .i was wanting chicken fried rice just today, I. Got in the drive through to order, couldn’t find my money,bad habit , always hiding my money, then forget it. Anyway now I have the recipe and I’ll make it myself. Looks yummy, seems like I can smell it cooking, and your voice is very clear.Thanks.👍👍😊🌹
Very glad I found your recipe. You make shrimp fried rice just the way I like it. I will probably add some egg, otherwise its perfect.
OMG!!! Lee’s Inn on 45...WOW, talk about a throwback. I still remember the pepper steak and the ribs...I guess I was 5 or 6?
Yes! My Dad loved the pepper steak.
Simply Mamá Cooks mdogladiva
Sorry when I asked about the sugar I was reading the wrong recipe. I printed yours out and made it today and it's perfect. I was raised in Chicago and now in Nebraska and they can't cook Asian here. There fried rice is pale yellow with peas and carrots. YUCK. I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!
This recipe reminds of the American fried rice in Detroit, MI. They have brown fried rice with whatever protein but the basic recipe has only bean sprouts green onions & scrambled egg. 😋 The fried rice down here in GA doesn't hold a candle to Detroit style fried rice.
I like what you said about your Dad and Chinese food. Many fine memories of Dad and Chinese food from a favorite Chinese restaurant here too. Btw, Looks great!
I just made mine today!!!! Made it exactly the same. From Puerto Rico!! 💪🏼😁
No you aren't the only one. I love to mix steam white rice with fried. It is yummy.
I didnt know there was a dark soy sauce that makes sense my favorite Chinese restaurant serves the dark. I always mix white rice with fried rice too!
Your fried rice looks a lot better than most restaurants!!!
Thanks Mark! 😊
It sure does... She should open a restaurant
Mark Neff right
Exactly these restaurants don't have the same quality of for they did when I was a kid
Looks yummy, but fried rice isn't fried rice without egg.
We have fried rice or egg fried rice .I don't think it's only in Ireland were this is the case.
@@samsungtab550 Your absolutely right.
@@Curtis.StMartin This is a good recipe just add the eggs to it.
I kno that's rite!!!!
shervell hamilton
When should you add it? While it’s cooking i’m guessing otherwise it’ll become soggy.
I also love to mix my rice: steamed and fried. Yum.
I also like combination of steamed white and mix with fried rice.. separately eating or mixed, and what you made looks really delicious especially if you like to taste that soy sauce .. I used to like it that much soy sauce but I'm now much more concerned of my salt intake since I'm getting a bit older now...Thanks for sharing you simple way
I am from Houston and yes I remember Lee’s. Awesome presentation of Shrimp Fried Rice. You go my fellow Houstonian!
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Awe!
I wonder if she meant Lee's Den on South Main?
Finally!! Real fried rice. No peas, no carrots.
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No,scrambled eggs ?
No egg!
Poppi3579 no eggs. This is not Chinese fried rice
@@nette49 Apparently some members of her family are allergic to eggs 😢
Just started watching your videos yesterday (they just started popping up on my timeline). Short and to the point. Simple ingredients. Keep up the great work!!!
Wow! Looks great and scrumptious and it seems so simple. I've got to try this next payday...I have to purchase all the ingredients! Thanks for the recipe! Saved on my Watch Later List.
This looks so good. I could almost smell the deliciousness. I love that the ingredients are listed, but I wish the exact cooking directions were written, as well..
Yes, I miss the instructions also.
I remember Marvin Zindler evaluating the restaurants on the news in Houston. Lol such a yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Looks so yummy I love fried rice specially with shrimp oh it's making me hungry already.
Best looking fried rice I've ever seen!!
Random thought 💭 This lady should do children’s books, her voice is so soothing & calm
The sound of the cooking is like ASMR hahaha! So relaxing.
Thank you! 😄💖 I'll be editing my beef and broccoli video. I will be giving you a shout out. 😉
Are you kidding! My wife and I lived in Houston. Lees was on I-45. It was our favorite.
This recipe looks awesome!
Thanks a lot
Man . . . this brought back some great old days. At Udorn RTAFB 68-69 in Thailand. Would often send mama-san out for breakfast around mid morning. She was simply great. Best five bucks I ever spent monthly. She'd wash, iron, shine the shoes and make the bed. Cordial and pleasant older lady. Always smiles. I'd give her 25 cents and she'd go out the front gate by the cart vendors. She'd come back with a "brick" of shrimp or chicken fried rice, wrapped in a banana leaf first, then newspaper with a rubber band. Got her one if she wanted. Then, got a can of beer or a coke from the barrack's refrigerator for ten cents. Best thirty-five cent breakfast ever! Did that for a year. Never forget that. I need to get back in the groove. Breakfast of Champions.