The sizzling of oil on the hot surface of the tepan pan, the rapid movements of the chef and the transformation of simple products into a culinary masterpiece - this is the magic of Tepan-Yaki. Here, skill is combined with show, and fried shrimp with rice become not just a dish, but a real culinary show.
Ingredients
- Rice (p/f) - 150g
- Soybean sprouts (mayasi) - 30g
- Sesame oil - 3g
- Garlic - 4g
- Soy sauce - 40 ml
- Ginger root - 4g
- Sesame - 2g
- Green onion - 3g
- Tiger shrimp - 50g
- Chicken egg - 1 pc.
- Tuna flakes (katsuobushi) - 2g
- Onion - 20 g
- Pickled ginger - 6g
- Carrots - 30g
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Cooking Technique (Step-by-Step Recipe)
The art of cooking fried rice is all about precision and speed, and each step is crucial to achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Let's take a look at how to cook Tepan Yaki Fried Rice with Shrimp:
Preparing the Rice. Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear, then boil in a water to rice ratio of 1:1 or 1:1.2 over medium heat under a lid, without opening it during cooking. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a wooden container, season with the previously prepared mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt, and stir gently.
Frying the Shrimp. Add a little oil to the well-heated tepan yaki surface. Tepan-yaki is a style of cooking in which the chef cooks food on a wide metal tepan pan next to the diners, and the hot food is then served directly to the plates. Fry the tiger prawns until golden brown on both sides. Remove them to a separate dish so that they do not dry out.
Prepare the vegetable base. On the same tepan-yaki, place the finely chopped onions, carrots, ginger and garlic. Fry, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. This is the base that will give the dish depth of flavor.
Add the egg. Move the vegetables to the side and crack an egg into the remaining space. Stir it quickly to make egg crumbs.
Adding the rice. Add the rice to the vegetables and egg. Stir well to distribute all the ingredients evenly. Fry until the rice is crispy. Add sesame oil to the rice with shrimp and vegetables in soy sauce. Stir.
Final preparation. Return the shrimp to the rice. Add the bean sprouts, pickled ginger and finely chopped green onions. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Serving. Place the rice with vegetables and shrimp on a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and tuna flakes. Serve the rice with vegetables and shrimp, the recipe of which we have described, to your guests!
Professional tips
To make your guests like your rice with shrimp and vegetables and make them come back to your establishment again, we recommend that you follow the following tips from professional chefs:
Temperature — use a high temperature to fry the rice with shrimp. This will provide a crispy crust and prevent the rice from sticking together.
Portions — cook the rice in small portions to avoid excess moisture, which can turn the dish into porridge.
Ingredients — always use high-quality seafood. Choose shrimp from a reliable supplier to ensure the perfect taste.
Balance of the taste: pickled ginger and bean sprouts add a pleasant sourness and freshness that balances the taste of the rice.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What rice is best to use?
For fried rice, round grain rice, cooked and cooled in advance, is best. It contains enough starch to get the desired texture.
Can shrimp be used?
Yes, you can and should. Be sure to use freshly frozen shrimp. Defrost them in advance and dry them so that they do not release excess moisture when frying.
What can be substituted for soy sauce?
Soy sauce can be substituted with teriyaki sauce for a sweeter taste, or with fish sauce for a richer and saltier flavor.