Apple Fried Rice

The sweetness of apple and raisins and the spice of curry give this fried rice, made with shrimp and mixed vegetables, a flavorful makeover.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ¾ cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 cup diced button mushrooms
• 6 ounces shrimp - peeled, veined, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups overnight steamed white rice
• 1 green onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix shrimp, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir in cornstarch.

Step 2

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; add shrimp mixture. Cook until light brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Stir garlic into the wok; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add egg; cook and stir until scrambled, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir mixed vegetables into the wok; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in apple and raisins; add curry powder. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Mix rice into the wok; season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until rice is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and green onion; cook and stir until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.