{"id":32418,"date":"2026-01-14T15:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=32418"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:15:49","slug":"yang-zhou-fried-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/yang-zhou-fried-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Yang Zhou Fried Rice (\u626c\u5dde\u7092\u996d)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Easy but authentic 30 minute meals like this Yangzhou fried rice are always at the top of my list for a random weekday. I love the crispy rice paired with bits of shrimp and Chinese BBQ pork that are rich and aromatic. My recipe is incredibly simple to put together and tastes far better than most Chinese takeout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are not familiar with the name “Yangzhou”, well I am here to tell you that this fried rice recipe is from the city Yangzhou, located in Jiangsu province of China. It is said that the dish was invented by Yi Bingshou, a regional magistrate of Yangzhou, which is why it is called Yang Zhou Fried Rice<\/em>. Regardless of how the dish was created, I believe Yang Zhou fried rice reflects the true spirit of authentic Chinese rice recipes<\/a> by turning leftover food scraps into a delicious dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yang Zhou fried rice is one of the most popular fried rice dishes, and after years of ordering it at restaurants, I started making it at home so I could control the ingredients and make it more satisfying for my family. I cook it in about 30 minutes using leftover rice, shrimp, Chinese BBQ pork, eggs, and peas, stir frying everything in stages so each component stays distinct and well seasoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This version is slightly different from the restaurant version because I prefer a more substantial fried rice by using more shrimp. It is one of my favorite ways to use leftovers from my fridge to make a great meal instead of wasting them. I hope you give this one a try and enjoy it as much as I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making this Yang Zhou fried rice with everyday ingredients is what I love most, and they are extremely versatile. These are the ingredients I use, and below I also share some substitutions to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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