Chinese rice recipes:Shrimp fried rice

A traditional Chinese fried rice dish with fresh succulent shrimp, red pepper, zucchini and green peas.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil

16 large uncooked shrimp (prawns)-peeled and deveined

½ red pepper (capsicum)-diced

1 zucchini (courgette)-diced

½ cup frozen peas-defrosted

2 cloves garlic-minced (crushed)

3 cups cold cooked long-grain rice (preferably left to cool in the fridge overnight)

Method

MIX together the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl. HEAT a wok or large frying pan over a high temperature then add 1 tablespoon of the oil. ADD the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes. REMOVE the shrimp from the wok and set aside on a plate. HEAT the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. ADD the zucchini and stir-fry for 2 minutes. ADD the peas and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. ADD the rice and stir-fry for another minute, tossing to separate the grains and combine well. ADD the sauce mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes. ADD the cooked shrimp and toss to mix and heat through.

Soy sauce has been a fundamental part of Chinese cooking for thousands of years. It’s made from a fermented mix of soybeans, wheat flour, salt and water and has a strong savory flavor. Soy sauce is used to add flavor and color to many Chinese dishes including stir-fries, noodle dishes, braises, fried rice, soups, marinades and dipping sauces. The most versatile Chinese soy sauce is light soy sauce also known as superior soy sauce.

This recipe serves two as a side dish, or simply double the amount of ingredients and add some extra protein like shrimp, egg or chicken (rotisserie chicken is ideal) to make a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil

1 small onion-finely chopped

¼ red pepper (capsicum)–finely diced

1 slice ham-chopped into small pieces

1 clove garlic-finely chopped

2 cups cold cooked rice (preferably left to cool in the fridge overnight)

¼ cup frozen peas-defrosted

Method

MIX together the oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl. HEAT a wok or large frying pan over a high temperature then add the oil. ADD the onion and red pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes. ADD the ham and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. ADD the rice and stir-fry for another minute, tossing to separate the grains and combine well. ADD the peas and sauce mixture and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Rice is a staple part of Chinese cuisine, usually long-grain rice. Rice accompanies many Chinese dishes and is used to make fried rice. Rice is also ground into flour and used to make noodles.

Tele: (925) 846-4568

Chinese dishes:

Orange chicken, pork Chow mein, Honey walnut prawns

Restaurant Reservations: Yes

Home Food Delivery Serivce: No

Food Take out: Yes

Waiter Service: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No

Good for: Lunch, Dinner

Alcohol: Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Parking: Private Lot

Attire: Casual

Good for Groups: Yes

Good for Kids: Yes

Review:

I myself have only had good experiences here. Of course, I only go at lunch time where they bring your food out SUPER QUICK and are again QUICK to drop your bill off 5 minutes after they’ve served you your food. Not bad for those that are on a 60 minute lunch break though. I highly, highly recommend the Mandrin Fired Chicken! The Chicken, half fried rice, and half chowmein makes one hell of a lunch!

Have come here a couple of times for lunch with coworkers. We have always been seated and orders taken right away. The staff is friendly and attentive. I have gotten the chicken curry and garlic chicken, both were good and they give you plenty that you have to take the rest home (which is enough for a whole other meal). Prices are very reasonable.

Without a doubt the surliest waitstaff I’ve seen in a long time. “You order now?” “What you want?” “You? Next, you?” “Steam or fried, steam or fried?” Ok, I get it, forget the charm and prepositions, let’s just move on to business.

The food is unremarkable. I had sweet and sour fish, it was just as you would expect, fried with a day-glo sauce. The soup and salads that they give to each person is totally mediocre. I had a weird metallic taste in my mouth after my lunch. I usually get that with MSG, but we asked and they said there was no MSG before we ordered, but who really knows.

I agree with Daniel M., the prices are negotiable. Each person’s lunch was a dollar more than listed on the menu, with no notice. I guess the menu sets a price “suggestion.” I suggest they write their prices down.

I wouldn’t go back. Chinese lunch places are a dime a dozen, and there are other places that have the real prices listed with nicer service.

Tele: (925) 846-5251

Address: 3059 Hopyard Rd Ste G, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Review:

Its the freshest greatest tasting chinese food in town.

Try their HONEY WALNUT PRAWNS.

They have the best lunch specials, includes soup, egg roll , wonton, and fried rice with your main course choice.

Prices are 6 to 8 dollars for all of that at lunch

Wonderful friendly staff that are super nice to you, they remember your name and love kids.