Non-Vegetarian
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Dirty Fried Rice

Dirty Fried Rice is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Dirty Fried Rice
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Prep Time 30 mins
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Cook Time 42 mins
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Total Time 72 mins
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Servings 4 Servings
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Calories ~480 kcal
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Difficulty Expert
Difficulty Levels Guide
  • Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
  • Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
  • Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
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Ingredients Required

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Step-by-Step Cooking Method

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Total 14 Steps
01

Heat 1 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

02

Season chicken livers with salt and pepper and cook until browned on the outside but still pink inside, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

03

Transfer to a large plate and let cool.

04

Pulse in a food processor to a coarse paste; set chicken liver paste aside.

05

Heat remaining 1 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, celery, chile, garlic, and ginger, scraping up any browned bits, until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.

06

Add soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, crab paste, reserved chicken liver paste, and 1/4 cup water to skillet.

07

Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until a thick dry paste forms. (You should have about 1/2 cup.).

08

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.

09

Cook eggs, stirring constantly, until fluffy and just set, about 1 minute.

10

Add rice and cook, stirring often, until rice is evenly coated and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.

11

Add shrimp and chicken-liver base and stir to coat.

12

Cook, stirring often, until shrimp is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

13

Remove from heat and stir in jalapeño.

14

Serve fried rice topped with scallions, Old Bay seasoning, and MSG, if using, and drizzled with chili oil.

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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings

  • Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
  • Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.

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