Description
Shrimp fried rice made in a rice cooker is a quick, one-pot meal that’s flavorful, easy to prepare, and perfect for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rice (I recommend Japanese short-grain or medium grain for the most authentic Japanese experience!)
- Water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas & diced carrots (I use the frozen packaged ones you can get from most grocery stores)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 6–8 shrimp, medium-sized
- 1–2 tablespoon gochugaru (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sliced green onions (for garnish; optional)
Instructions
- Begin by giving your rice a good rinse to clean it. Then pour it into the rice cooker, along with the appropriate amount of water. Be sure to follow the instructions for the correct water amount depending on the type of rice you are using. I used medium-grain rice, which requires 2 cups of water for every 1.5 cups of rice.
- To the rice cooker, add your soy sauce, ginger, garlic, peas & carrots, and season with black pepper.
- Close the rice cooker lid and cook on the regular white rice setting until the rice is cooked (this takes me ~20-25 minutes, but varies between rice cookers).
- Once done, place your shrimp directly on top of the rice, and sprinkle on the gochugaru. Cook for another 4-6 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked thoroughly.
- Finally, drizzle with sesame oil and serve, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2