2 Ways to Prepare Golden, Crispy, and Delicious Dương Châu Fried Rice at Home

Dương Châu Fried Rice is a delicious and famous dish originating from China. Over time, it has gained popularity worldwide, including in Vietnam. The preparation of this fried rice is incredibly simple, using readily available kitchen ingredients, making it suitable for diverse palates. In this article, Mytour Blog will guide you through some methods to make this rice dish crispy and authentically flavorful right in your kitchen.

Ingredients for Dương Châu Fried Rice 

• 4 cups of cold cooked rice.
• 200g shrimp.
• 7 eggs.
• 100g Chinese sausage.
• 100g pork sausage.
• 1 carrot.
• 100g snow peas.
• 4 garlic cloves.
• 8 shallots.
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce.
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
• Other seasonings: salt, cooking oil, ground pepper, chicken powder.

1. How to Make Golden and Crispy Dương Châu Fried Rice at Home 

Here is a detailed guide on how to prepare this dish as follows: 

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients 

• Peel and finely dice carrots.
• Trim both sides of snow peas, wash them, and cut into small pieces. 
• Cut Chinese sausage and pork sausage into small dice.
• Remove roots from scallions, wash them, and chop finely.
• Clean and devein shrimp. Boil shrimp until cooked, peel, and cut into small pieces.

Step 2: Fry the Eggs

• Separate 3 eggs into a bowl, season with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and ½ tablespoon of chicken powder. Whisk until well combined.
• Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, pour in the beaten eggs, and fry until golden and cooked.
• Remove the eggs from the pan, let them cool, and then cut them into strips.

Step 3: Mix Rice and Eggs

• Separate 4 eggs and beat them well.
• Put cooled rice in a bowl, pour in the beaten eggs, and mix thoroughly to coat each rice grain with egg.
• Add 1 teaspoon of ground pepper to the rice and continue mixing evenly.

Step 4:  Sautéing the Topping

• Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
• Add carrots and snow peas to the pan, stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes, season with 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1.5 tablespoons of chicken powder.
• Add Chinese sausage and pork sausage to the stir-fry, sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of ground pepper, and stir evenly for another 3 minutes before turning off the heat.

Step 5:  Frying Dương Châu Fried Rice

• Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and sauté minced onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Add the portion of rice to the pan and fry over high heat to make the rice fluffy and firm. Season with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and stir evenly.
• Add the vegetable portion to the rice, stir evenly for about 15 minutes, add chopped scallions, then turn off the heat.

Step 6: Finished Product and Enjoyment

Place Dương Châu Fried Rice on a plate, add the fried eggs on top of the rice, and then savor. The fried rice has an appealing color, delightful aroma, rich flavor, surely everyone will love it.

2. Vegan Dương Châu fried rice recipe

Vegan Dương Châu fried rice makes a tasty addition to your family's meat-free menu. Here's a detailed guide on ingredients and the process: 

Ingredients for Vegan Dương Châu fried rice 

• Cold rice.
• 100g Dutch beans.
• 100g snow peas.
• 1 young corn.
• 100g green broccoli.
• 1 carrot.
• 1 tomato.
• 100g oyster mushrooms.
• 2 purple onions.
• Seasonings: sugar, seasoning powder, soy sauce, cooking oil, sesame oil, and salt.

Execution steps

Step 1: Prepare vegetables

• Snow peas, carrot, and broccoli washed and cut into small pieces.
• Tomato cleaned, gutted, and diced into small pieces.
• Dutch beans washed and briefly boiled.
• Corn kernels separated, blanched in boiling water.
• Onions and garlic peeled, crushed, and finely chopped.

Step 2: Sauté the toppings

• Heat the pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, sauté the purple onions until golden and fragrant.
• Add the prepared toppings, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix well to let the flavors soak into the vegetables, then turn off the heat.

Step 3: Vegan Dương Châu fried rice

• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Add cold rice to the pan and stir evenly for about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons of soy sauce over the rice and continue to stir.
• Add the prepared toppings, stir for an additional 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Step 4: Enjoyment

Serve vegan Dương Châu fried rice on a plate and savor the moment. The rice grains are tender, golden, complemented by the delightful sweetness of vegetables, low in fat, making it an excellent choice for those on a diet.

Tips and notes for making delicious Dương Châu fried rice 

Making Dương Châu fried rice is not difficult, but for a delicious outcome with the right flavor, you need to follow the instructions. Additionally, keep in mind these handy tips:

• Use cold rice for frying, repurposing leftovers if possible. Cook the rice with less water than usual, slightly dry, to ensure fluffy, non-sticky grains. Refrigerating the rice beforehand helps keep the grains dry and separate.
• Choose long-grain rice for firmer grains; avoid sticky rice.
• For egg-fried rice, use a ratio of 4 egg yolks to 2 egg whites for beautiful color. Reduce the eggs to a ratio of 2 yolks to 1 white for less rice.
• Opt for fresh shrimp for a firm and sweet texture. Marinate shrimp with sugar before frying.
• Cut toppings into small pieces for better integration with the rice.
• Fry rice with corn for a crispy and sweet texture.
• Follow the order of ingredients: oil, rice, eggs, and other components.
• If using onions, add them in three stages for a more fragrant result: while frying eggs, after adding all ingredients to the rice, and when serving the dish.
• Fry rice with moderately high heat, stirring evenly, and avoid prolonged frying to maintain firmness, aroma, and prevent breakage.
• Control the amount of oil used to avoid excessive greasiness.

Origin and significance of Dương Châu fried rice 

Dương Châu fried rice, known as “yangzhou fried rice” in English, originated from China in 1974 during the Qing Dynasty. The name is derived from the Yangzhou region in the country.

This fried rice dish is crafted from a variety of ingredients, including rice, eggs, meat, shrimp, and assorted vegetables, creating an eye-catching dish that symbolizes the five elements in traditional Chinese philosophy. Beyond its delicious taste, Dương Châu fried rice is believed to harmonize the body's yin and yang elements.

This article has provided you with a deeper understanding of Dương Châu fried rice and various ways to prepare this dish. Since there are no strict rules regarding ingredients, feel free to experiment with different recipes, utilizing available and suitable ingredients based on your preferences. Don't forget to visit Mytour for high-quality, fresh ingredients and cooking tools at great prices!