A Different Style Fried Rice Recipe

This vibrant fried rice recipe, inspired by Everyday with Rachael Ray, puts a delicious spin on classic egg fried rice! Enjoy succulent shrimp and spicy chorizo with fluffy rice, all tossed in a savory soy and sherry sauce. A quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 356.2 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
A Different Style Fried Rice

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for A Different Style Fried Rice

  • 4 large eggs
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 pound cooked shrimp
  • Chorizo Sausage
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • Cooked White Rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Sherry Wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

How to Make A Different Style Fried Rice

  1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat with cooking spray.
  2. Crack 2 large eggs into a bowl. Pour half the eggs into the hot skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook until set, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully flip the eggs and cook for another minute.
  4. Transfer the cooked egg to a cutting board. Repeat steps 2-3 with the remaining eggs.
  5. Once cool, tightly roll up each egg omelet and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
  6. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over high heat.
  7. Add 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, 4 ounces chorizo sausage (removed from casing and roughly chopped), and 1/2 cup chopped onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp is opaque and chorizo is browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add 2 cups cooked rice (day-old is best!), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon dry sherry. Stir to combine.
  9. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and the rice is nicely coated with the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Stir in the sliced egg strips.
  11. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

8g

Carbs

12g