Issan Bath (Shrimp Fried Rice)

A Sri Lankan recipe for Issan Bath (Shrimp Fried Rice).

ChineseChickenIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 cups long grain rice, cooked
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cubed
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp chillie powder
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, add the eggs and spread to make a thin pancake. When done, flip over and cook for a few more minutes. Remove eggs from pan and shred into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Add the rest of the oil to a pan, and fry the onion. When browned add the shrimp and chille powder. Stir while cooking until the shrimp turn pink.

  3. 3

    Add the carrots, and mushrooms and fry for another few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Cook until thoroughly heated.

  5. 5

    Serve hot topped with the shredded eggs.

Tags

chinesesri-lanka-cooking