Ying Yang Fried Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Ying Yang Fried Rice recipe - an interesting twist to traditional fried rice
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Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked white rice
3 eggs
12 jumbo shrimp , peeled and de-veined
2 chicken breasts , cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup green peas
1 medium tomatoes , sliced
1/2 small onion , sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup ketchup
vegetable oil , for stir frying
salt
sugar , to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch , dissolved in
1 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
540
Sugar
10g
Fat
22g
Ying Yang Fried Rice is a twist on traditional fried rice that combines sweet and savory flavors in one dish. The mix of shrimp, chicken, and vegetables provides a nutritious balance of protein and veggies to the dish. This Chinese-American recipe is named after the Ying Yang symbol for balance and is an easy meal to prepare at home. This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your everyday meals while still providing a delicious balanced meal for you and your family.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
2.Heat up a wok or large skillet, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in the egg mixture and stir fry until eggs are cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
3.In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, and stir fry chicken until cooked and nicely browned. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
4.Add shrimp to the same pan and stir fry until shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
5.Add some more oil to the same pan and stir fry onions, green peas, and tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent and tomatoes are softened.
6.Add cooked rice to the pan along with cooked eggs, chicken and shrimp. Stir well to combine.
7.Mix 1 cup water with 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 teaspoons salt. Pour this mixture into the pan and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8.Stir in ketchup and sugar. Stir fry for an additional minute to combine all ingredients.
9.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

The combination of chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and eggs in this recipe makes it a balanced meal that is high in protein and veggies.

Using brown rice instead of white rice would increase the nutritional value of the dish.

Perfect for lunch or dinner at home, this recipe comes together quickly and easily.

CONS

The use of ketchup as a condiment could be considered unhealthy due to its high sugar content.

Adding too much oil while stir frying could increase the calorie count of this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ying Yang Fried Rice is a great source of protein, vitamins, and fiber. Shrimp provides iron and vitamin B12 while chicken offers additional protein.
Green peas are a good source of vitamin C while tomatoes offer lycopene, in addition to vitamins A and C. Eggs are packed with protein and healthy fats.

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