Name: Yangzhou Fried Rice
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed several times in cold water until water runs clear; 3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil; 8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced on diagonal (about 1 cup); 4 ounces fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely diced (about 1 cup or 6 large shrimp); 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushroom, stems discarded and caps finely diced (about 2 cups); 4 ounces fresh or frozen peas (about 1 cup); 4 ounces ham, finely diced (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

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Yangzhou Fried RiceCIA/Keith Ferris

This simple, delicious dish hails from China's Shanghai region. It's a great way to use up leftover rice—if your rice is already cooked, you'll need 3 cups of it.

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