RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Com Chien Tom (Shrimp Fried Rice)

Ingredients :

2 1/2 tbsp

1

2 cloves

1 small

1/2 lb

2

4 cups

1 tbsp

1/4 tsp

1/2 tsp

1/4 cup

Oil

Egg (lightly beaten)

Garlic (minced)

Onions (chopped)

Medium shrimp (cleaned, deveined, and chopped)

Green onions (chopped)

Cold cooked rice

Oyster sauce

Salt

Pepper

Fresh cilantro stems

1. Heat 1/2 tbsp of the oil in wok and pour in egg and swirl gently to set and form a thin omelet and when cooked, transfer to a large bowl and shred

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and cook the garlic with half of the chopped onion until light brown then add the shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, curled and cooked through

3. Remove to the bowl

4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok and saute the remaining chopped onion with the green onions and add the cooked rice and heat through, stirring constantly.

5. Add the contents of the bowl, along with oyster sauce, salt and pepper, and stir-fry until the rice turns slightly golden

6. Garnish with cilantro sprigs before serving

7. Serve with soy sauce or Nuoc Mam if desired