Do you know that seafood goes well with curry?
When I was a kid, my parents always brought us to this restaurant that served curry fried rice (咖哩海鮮炒飯). I haven’t had it for almost 15 years. I am so happy to recreate this dish and to find my childhood memories.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a fusion of flavors in my Seafood Curry Fried Rice recipe. Combining the rich and aromatic essence of the curry powder with the savory goodness of fried rice and seafood, this dish promises to be a delightful culinary adventure. Join us as I walk you through the steps of creating this umami-packed masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs for frying (topping, optional)
- 1 medium broccoli, cut into small pieces
- 3 shallots or 1/2 white, finely chopped
- 5 clove garlic, finely minced
- 10 prawns or shrimps
- 5 scallops sliced in half horizontally
- 2 Tbsps Curry Powder
- 3 cups cooked rice (day old)
- 2 Tbsps of cooking oil of your choice
- 2 Tbsps soy sauce
Prawns Marinate:
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp of white pepper
- 1/2 tsp of cooking wine
- 1 tsp of sesame oil
Step-by-Step Guide
- Peel, wash and devein 10 prawns. Save the orange shrimp fat.
2. Marinade 10 prawns with 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cooking wine, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
3. slice the scallops in half and lightly season them with salt and pepper.
4. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Pan-fried prawns and scallops until it’s almost cooked and put aside ( I like to stir them in after so they won’t be overcooked)
5. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, being careful not to let them brown, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp fat and stir in the mix.
6. Add in broccoli and cook until 80% cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Add in cooked rice, stir, and separate the pieces.
8. Stir in 2 tbsps of curry powder. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
9. Stir in the cooked shrimp and scallop until combined. Drizzle in 2 tbsps of soy sauce, toss, and stir until combined.
11. Serve immediately topped with a fried egg.
Tips for Success:
- Use day-old cooked rice for the best texture and flavor in your fried rice.
- Customize the seafood selection according to your preferences or what’s readily available.
- Adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your desired level of spiciness and richness.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet or wok to ensure even cooking and caramelization of the ingredients.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables such as peas, corn, or mushrooms for added color and nutrition.
With its harmonious blend of curry powder, tender seafood, and fragrant rice, our Seafood Curry Fried Rice recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Whether you’re craving a comforting weeknight dinner or looking to impress guests with a unique and flavorful dish, this recipe delivers on taste and satisfaction. So don your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey with every mouthful of this delectable fried rice creation. Enjoy!
Curry Seafood Fried Rice (咖哩海鮮炒飯)
Equipment
- wok
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs for frying topping, optional
- 1 medium broccoli cut into small pieces
- 3 shallots or 1/2 white onion finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- 10 prawns or shrimps
- 5 scallops sliced in half horizontally
- 2 Tbsps Curry Powder
- 3 cups cooked rice day old
- 2 Tbsps cooking oil of your choice
- 2 Tbsps soy sauce
Prawns Marinade
- ½ tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp cooking wine
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Peel, wash and devein 10 prawns.
- Marinade 10 prawns with 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of cooking wine and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Lightly season the scallop with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Pan-fried prawns and scallops until it’s almost cooked and put aside ( I like to stir them in after so they won’t be overcooked)
- Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, being careful not to let them brown, about 1 minute.
- Add in broccoli and cook until 80% cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Add in cooked rice, stir, and separate the pieces.
- Stir in 2 tbsps of curry powder.
- Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and scallop until combined.
- Drizzle in 2 tbsps of soy sauce, toss, and stir until combined.
- Serve immediately topped with a fried egg.
