Description
A supreme fried rice bursting with aroma and texture, using 'Sakura shrimp' (specialty of Donggang, southern Taiwan) fried crispy, and using that shrimp oil to fry the rice crumbly.
Restaurants serving Sakura Shrimp Fried Rice
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Recipe
Ingredients
- White rice
- Sakura shrimp(dried)
- Egg
- Green scallions
- Salt
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare high-quality dried Taiwanese (Donggang) Sakura shrimp.
- Heat slightly generous oil in a wok, slowly flash-fry the Sakura shrimp on low without burning. Once crispy and the intense savory aroma transfers to the oil, remove shrimp with a strainer (Shrimp Oil complete).
- Heat the remaining 'Shrimp Oil' on high, pour beaten egg, and toss in white rice while runny.
- Loosen rice with a ladle, frying to coat every grain with the shrimp oil.
- Season with salt, a little white pepper, and minced scallions (very little soy sauce to prevent muddy color).
- Finally, return the crispy Sakura shrimp to the rice, toss briefly to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense crustacean aroma of Sakura shrimp
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese dried Sakura shrimp, Store-bought fried rice base
Pairing
Taiwan Beer(18 Days Draft)
Trivia
[For Women] The richest, most aromatic ace among fried rice menus in Taiwanese taverns. Without pork, it's not greasy, and rich in shrimp astaxanthin, making it hugely popular with women.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] With every spoonful, enjoy the contrast between the fluffy rice and the 'piercing crispiness' of the Sakura shrimp along with beer!
Allergen
Shrimp, Egg, Wheat (from soy sauce), Soy