Shrimp Fried Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dinner

This Shrimp Fried Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Zak Pelaccio Rice is a staple at every Malaysian meal, so there are always plenty of leftovers--which are, in fact, what you want when you're making fried rice. This rice dish is seasoned with belacan (shrimp paste), oyster sauce, soy sauce and

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 red Thai chiles, seeded and minced
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon belacan or 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1/2 pound medium shrimp—shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
3 1/2 cups cold cooked white rice
Water, for sprinkling
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped pickled mustard greens

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok. Add the eggs and scramble lightly with a wooden spoon over high heat. Transfer the eggs to a plate.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the wok. When the oil is hot, add the chiles, shallots, garlic and belacan and stir-fry over high heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the rice, reduce the heat to moderate and cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; sprinkle the rice with water as necessary to keep it moist. Stir the oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper and sugar into the rice. Stir in the scrambled eggs. Transfer the rice to a platter or bowl, garnish with the scallions, cilantro and pickled mustard greens and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shrimp Fried Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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