Yang Chow Fried Rice

Yang Chow Fried Rice

adapted from Sara's Weeknight Meals

Yang Chow Fried Rice is named after the city of Yangzhou, China. It is a wok fried rice that is made with 2 proteins, frequently pork and shrimp but sometimes with chicken or duck. It is a sweet and savory with minimal use of spices and sauces.

Makes 2 servings                                                                12 WW pts / serving

2 tsp. grapeseed oil
2 oz. shrimp, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 oz. Chinese BBQ pork, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. Penzeys Szechuan Pepper Salt or 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat a wok over high heat
2. Cook the shrimp in 1 tsp. grapeseed oil until just turning orange but not cooked through, about 1 minute.
3. Add the remaining 1 tsp. oil rice and peas, cook another 2-3 minutes, breaking up any rice clumps with a spatula.
4. Add the BBQ pork, scallions and Szechuan pepper salt and cook an additional minute until heated through and the shrimp are cooked through.

Enjoy!