This Lao Gan Ma Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice is simple and quick to make. It tastes incredibly delicious with an unforgettable flavor, which makes you crave for more!
3cupscooked Jasmine Rice or 1 cup uncooked Jasmine Rice
14large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
2tbspVegetable Oil
6large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
Pinch of Salt
2large Eggs, whisked
2tbspLight Soy Sauce
1tbspOyster Sauce
2tbspLao Gan Ma, Chinese Spicy Sauce (Chicken Flavor Chili Oil with Tofu)
1tspSugar
3Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Jasmine Rice on medium high โ medium โ low for about 15 minutes until the rice is well cooked. Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and set aside to let it cool down.
In a small bowl, whisk the Eggs well.
In a wok, add the Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat, add in the Garlic. Stir for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Then add in the Shrimp.
Add a Pinch of Salt. Cook the Shrimp for 2-3 minutes until nicely pink.
Pour in the Eggs. Let sit for 30 seconds. Then scramble and stir-fry with the Shrimp for about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the cooked Jasmine Rice.
Gently mix well. Add the Light Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, and Sugar. Mix well again. Then add in the Lao Gan Ma and mix well.
Add in chopped Green Onions and combine thoroughly.
Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with more chopped Green Onions. Ready to enjoy!
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Notes
Remember to always rinse the rice 2-3 times to eliminate extra starch before cooking. When frying the rice, it's important to keep your heat on medium-high and keep stirring.