Prawn Fried Rice

why make this recipe

Prawn Fried Rice is quick, tasty, and full of flavor. You get protein from prawns, vegetables, and eggs in one pan. It uses simple ingredients and cooks fast. If you like rice dishes, try a warm side like this Cheesy Sausage Rice Skillet to serve with it: Cheesy Sausage Rice Skillet.

introduction

This Prawn Fried Rice is easy and home-style. It has fried prawns, scrambled eggs, and mixed vegetables with light sauces. You can cook it for lunch or dinner. The recipe uses plain steps so anyone can follow.

how to make Prawn Fried Rice

Follow the Directions section below step by step. Cook the rice fully and let it cool so the grains stay separate. Fry prawns until they are just done. Scramble eggs and set aside. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, chilli, and vegetables, then add sauces and mix in rice, prawns, and eggs. Cook for a few minutes more and finish with spring onion greens.

Ingredients :

• 15 – 20 Prawns
• 1 Cup Golden Sella Rice
• 2 Eggs
• Salt as per taste
• 2 – 3 tbsp Oil (to fry prawns and eggs)
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp Ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 Chilli
• 2 Spring Onion Whites
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Carrot
• 1/4 Cup Chopped French Beans
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Light Soya Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Aromat or Chicken Powder
• 2 Spring Onion Greens

Directions :

1. Wash and soak rice for 2 hours.
2. Add a pinch of salt & pepper to eggs. Beat well.
3. Add a pinch of salt & pepper to prawns. Mix well.
4. Add 1 tbsp salt to water and bring to a boil. Add soaked rice and cook 100 %. Strain rice and spread on a plate.
5. Heat oil in a pan. Fry prawns for 4 – 5 mins.
6. In same pan, take 1 tbsp oil. Add beaten eggs. Scramble them and set aside.
7. Heat oil in a pan. Add finely chopped garlic, ginger and chilli. Saute for a minute.
8. Add spring onion whites, finely chopped carrot and french beans. Saute for few seconds.
9. Add salt, black pepper, sugar, green chilli sauce and white vinegar. Mix well.
10. Add boiled rice, scrambled eggs, fried prawns, aromat powder and spring onion greens. Mix well and cook for 2 – 3 mins.

how to serve Prawn Fried Rice

Serve hot on a plate. Garnish with extra spring onion greens or a wedge of lemon. You can pair it with a simple fried fish or a light salad. For crisp fish ideas, see these pan-fried fish recipes: 5 Best Pan Fried Fish Recipes.

how to store Prawn Fried Rice

• Cool the rice to room temperature within 1 hour.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheat on a pan or in a microwave until hot all the way through.
• Do not keep at room temperature for long after cooking.

tips to make Prawn Fried Rice

• Use cold, fully cooked rice for best texture.
• Do not overcook prawns; they turn rubbery.
• Fry ingredients on medium-high heat to get a little sear.
• Use light soya sauce sparingly to avoid dark color.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end.

variation (if any)

• Veg Prawn Fried Rice: add more vegetables like peas, corn, and capsicum.
• Spicy: increase green chilli sauce or add chilli flakes.
• Low-sodium: reduce soya sauce and use low-salt aromat or skip it.
• Chicken or tofu: replace prawns with diced chicken or tofu for a different protein.

FAQs

Q: Can I use regular rice instead of Golden Sella Rice?
A: Yes. Use any long-grain cooked rice and let it cool before frying.

Q: Can I freeze Prawn Fried Rice?
A: It is not ideal. Freezing changes texture of prawns and rice. If you must, freeze for up to 1 month and reheat well.

Q: How do I keep rice grains separate?
A: Use chilled, fully cooked rice. Spread it on a plate to cool and use a fork to break clumps before frying.

Q: Can I add more vegetables?
A: Yes. Add carrots, beans, peas, or peppers as you like. Cut them small so they cook quickly.

Q: Do I need to peel prawns?
A: Peeled prawns are easier to eat. You can cook with shells for more flavor, then remove shells before serving.

Conclusion

If you want another simple shrimp fried rice idea, check this related recipe: Chinese Fried Rice with Shrimp / Prawns – RecipeTin Eats

Prawn Fried Rice

This Prawn Fried Rice is an easy, home-style dish featuring fried prawns, scrambled eggs, and mixed vegetables, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Prawn Fried Rice Ingredients

• 15-20 pieces Prawns Peeled and cleaned
• 1 cup Golden Sella Rice Can substitute with any long-grain rice
• 2 pieces Eggs Beaten
• 2-3 tbsp Oil For frying prawns and eggs
• 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp Ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 piece Chilli Chopped
• 2 pieces Spring Onion Whites Chopped
• 1/4 cup Chopped Carrot
• 1/4 cup Chopped French Beans
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tbsp Green Chilli Sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Light Soya Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Aromat or Chicken Powder
• 2 pieces Spring Onion Greens Chopped, for garnish

Method

 

Preparation

1. Wash and soak rice for 2 hours.
2. Add a pinch of salt & pepper to eggs. Beat well.
3. Add a pinch of salt & pepper to prawns. Mix well.
4. Add 1 tbsp salt to water and bring to a boil. Add soaked rice and cook fully. Strain rice and spread on a plate to cool.

Cooking

1. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a pan. Fry prawns for 4-5 minutes.
2. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Add beaten eggs. Scramble them and set aside.
3. In another pan, heat oil. Add finely chopped garlic, ginger, and chilli. Sauté for a minute.
4. Add spring onion whites, finely chopped carrot, and french beans. Sauté for few seconds.
5. Add salt, black pepper, sugar, green chilli sauce, and white vinegar. Mix well.
6. Add boiled rice, scrambled eggs, fried prawns, aromat powder, and spring onion greens. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Use cold, fully cooked rice for best texture. Do not overcook prawns to avoid rubbery texture.