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XO Sauce Fried Rice Recipe

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XO Sauce Fried Rice is a flavorful and savory dish combining succulent prawns, Chinese BBQ pork, and a rich homemade XO sauce, all stir-fried together with rice and eggs for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of day. This recipe uses simple yet bold ingredients to create an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine with a deliciously aromatic and umami-packed profile.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 200g (7 oz) peeled and deveined prawns
  • 200g (7 oz) Chinese ‘Char Siu’ BBQ Pork, diced
  • 3 cups cooked rice (day old is best)
  • ¼ cup finely sliced spring onion (scallions)

Seasoning Sauce

  • ¼ cup XO Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning sauce: In a small bowl, combine XO Sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing cooking wine, and dark soy sauce. Stir well and set aside for later use.
  2. Make the omelette: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the lightly whisked eggs and stir gently with a spatula until almost set. Flip the omelette and cook for an additional minute. Transfer to a chopping board and cut into small pieces.
  3. Cook the aromatics and prawns: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and diced onion, cooking for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.
  4. Add prawns and BBQ pork: Add the prawns to the wok and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until just cooked. Toss in the diced Chinese BBQ pork and continue stirring.
  5. Add seasoning sauce and rice: Pour in the prepared seasoning sauce and stir-fry everything together for another minute, making sure all ingredients are well combined.
  6. Combine rice and omelette: Add the cooked rice and the chopped omelette pieces to the wok. Stir-fry continuously until the rice grains are evenly coated with the sauce.
  7. Finish with spring onion and serve: Toss in the finely sliced spring onion and give everything a final stir. Serve hot with extra XO sauce on the side for added flavor.

Notes

  • Using day-old cooked rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy and ensures a better texture.
  • Adjust the amount of XO sauce according to your preferred spice and flavor intensity.
  • Char Siu BBQ pork can be substituted with other types of Chinese-style roasted pork if preferred.
  • If you cannot find Shaoxing wine, dry sherry can be used as a substitute.
  • Be careful not to overcook the prawns to keep them tender and juicy.

Keywords: XO Sauce Fried Rice, Chinese Fried Rice, Char Siu Fried Rice, Prawn Fried Rice, Asian Stir-Fry, XO Sauce Recipe, Chinese Cuisine

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