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Close up shot of chofan de camarones. Dominican Shrimp fried rice
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Shrimp Fried Rice - Dominican Chofan de Camarones - Arroz Chino

Classic and super easy shrimp fried rice Dominican style! A very light and delicious recipe that you make with leftover rice! Win win!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Dominican, Latin Fusion
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Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • A wok is the perfect way to cook this but a deep skillet that allows you to stir well is ok

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb small to medium shrimp peeled and deveined, defrosted if frozen
  • 1/2 tbs adobo
  • 2 tbs corn oil you can use vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas defrosted
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cut in small pieces boil for 5 minutes if using fresh carrots (watch video)
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tbsp corn oil, if needed (for later in the cooking process) you can use vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups cooked white rice If previously refrigerated please heat up in microwave to soften
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce add more to taste as you cook
  • 1 tsp chives finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp cilantro finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl, season cleaned and deveined shrimp with adobo. Mix in well.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or deep bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and cook no longer than 5 minutes while stirring frequently. Do not overcook.
  • Remove shrimp and set aside. Leave the oil in the wok.
  • Add peas, carrots and onions. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until onions are turning translucent.
  • Push the vegetables to the sides of the wok creating an empty circle in the middle.
  • If the circle is dry, add about 1 tbsp oil. Let it heat up for a few seconds.
  • Add the eggs to the circle. Let them sit until the whites are going from clear to white but yolks are still raw.
  • Now, start stirring the eggs in with the veggies.
  • Once eggs are clearly cooked through, under a minute, add cooked shrimp back in and stir all well.
  • Add rice and combine well.
  • Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and again combine well.
  • Taste the rice and decide if you want to add more soy sauce. Soy sauce is salty so after this add it little by little.
  • Once done, add the optional chopped chives and cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy!!!

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