Belacan Fried Rice (shrimp Paste Fried Rice Surprise)

Belacan Fried Rice, also known as Shrimp Paste Fried Rice, is a popular dish in Singaporean Chinese cuisine. This flavorful and aromatic fried rice is a delightful surprise for your taste buds.

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Belacan Fried Rice (shrimp Paste Fried Rice Surprise)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons belacan (shrimp paste)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same wok. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add the belacan (shrimp paste) to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  5. Add the small shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Add the mixed vegetables to the wok and stir-fry until they are heated through.
  7. Add the chilled cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  8. Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and stir-fry to mix everything together.
  10. Once everything is heated through, remove the wok from the heat.
  11. Transfer the Belacan Fried Rice to a serving dish and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Wok or large skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Belacan Fried Rice with a side of sambal belacan (chili shrimp paste) and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, add a dash of soy sauce or a squeeze of lime juice to the fried rice before serving.

Cost

$15