Malaysian Fried Rice With Shrimp and Belacan Recipe
A flavorful Malaysian fried rice dish gets its distinctive taste from rehydrated dried shrimp and belacan (shrimp paste).
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Instructions
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Soak dried shrimp in water for 20-30 minutes, then drain.
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Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok. Stir-fry string beans over high heat until slightly underdone, then remove and set aside.
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Finely crumble or chop belacan.
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Add the remaining 3 tbsp cooking oil to the wok. Fry drained dried shrimp and belacan, stirring continuously, until crispy and fragrant.
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Add rice and the partially cooked string beans; stir-fry for about 2 minutes until heated through.
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Push the fried rice to the sides, creating a well. Pour in the beaten egg and stir until it sets at the bottom but remains wet on top.
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Incorporate the egg into the rice by stirring until fully mixed.
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Turn off heat. Taste, add salt if needed, and stir before serving.