Nutritious and Satisfying Napa Cabbage Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Simple Napa Cabbage Shrimp Fried Rice, Mushroom Shrimp Fried Rice, and Yam Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe for a Healthy Meal
Introducing a delicious Napa Cabbage Shrimp Fried Rice recipe that’s light yet satisfying, perfect for breakfast. The harmony of fresh vegetables and plump shrimp is exquisite!
Essential Ingredients- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 6 fresh shrimp
- 60g of crisp Napa cabbage
- 2 fragrant shiitake mushrooms
- 60g of tender Chinese yam (Nagaimo)
- 2 Tbsp savory oyster sauce
- Pinch of salt for enhanced flavor
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp fragrant sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the fresh shrimp thoroughly. To easily remove the deveined line, insert a toothpick into the second segment from the tail end and gently pull. This step ensures a cleaner flavor in your fried rice.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables and Chinese yam for a pleasant texture. Dice the Chinese yam, shiitake mushrooms, and Napa cabbage into uniform cubes, about 5mm in size. This ensures they cook evenly and are easy to eat.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1-2 Tbsp of cooking oil. Sauté the prepared shrimp until they turn golden brown. Cooking shrimp over medium heat, rather than high heat, ensures they cook through evenly while maintaining their plump texture.
Step 4
Once the shrimp are almost cooked and have turned pink, add the diced Chinese yam and stir-fry together. Chinese yam takes a little longer to cook, so adding it with the shrimp is ideal.
Step 5
When the Chinese yam begins to soften slightly, add the crisp Napa cabbage and stir-fry. Cooking the cabbage until it wilts will bring out its natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the fried rice.
Step 6
Once the Napa cabbage has softened somewhat, add the fragrant shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until all the vegetables are well combined. The aromatic flavor of the mushrooms will infuse the entire fried rice, making it even more delicious.
Step 7
When all the vegetables are deliciously stir-fried, add the warm cooked rice. Use a spatula to break up the rice clumps as you stir-fry. Now, add the key flavor enhancers: 2 Tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp of fragrant sesame oil, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry everything together until glossy and well combined. Adjust seasoning to your preference for a perfect Napa Cabbage Shrimp Fried Rice!
