Golden grains of jasmine rice coated in a light, savory sauce intermingled with chunks of vibrant orange squash and plump succulent shrimp, garnished with fresh scallions slices, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a zest of fresh lime. The dish is plated in an elegant, light colored bowl to contrast with the warm, autumnal colors of the dish.

Szechuan Squash Shrimp Fried Rice

Name: Szechuan Squash Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: medium-sized squash, 1 finely cubed; large shrimp, 10 peeled and deveined; jasmine rice, 2 cups cooked; soy sauce, 3 tablespoons; chinese five spice, 1 teaspoon; szechuan peppercorns, 1 tablespoon ground; scallions, 2 finely sliced; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon; lime, 1 cut into wedges

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: October 26, 2024

Today's brunch recipe blends the savory umami flavors of Chinese cuisine with the comforting, seasonal taste of hearty squash. The sweetness of the squash, the spice of Szechuan peppercorns, and the fragrant hint of Chinese five spice, create an intriguing balance that delights the palate and leaves you craving more.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-sized squash - 1 - finely cubed
Large shrimp - 10 - peeled and deveined
Jasmine rice - 2 cups - cooked
Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
Chinese five spice - 1 teaspoon
Szechuan peppercorns - 1 tablespoon - ground
Scallions - 2 - finely sliced
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
Lime - 1 - cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳💧

Preheat a wok or large frying pan on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
Step 2 - 🍳🥘🍠

Add the finely cubed squash into the wok and stir fry until it begins to soften.
Step 3 - 🍳🍤🔁

Add 10 large peeled and deveined shrimps to the wok and stir fry until they turn pink.
Step 4 - 🔁🍚🕐

Introduce 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice into the wok and stir fry for a few minutes.
Step 5 - 🥄🧂🔄

Pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ground Szechuan peppercorns and 1 teaspoon of Chinese five spice, stir well to distribute the sauce and spices.
Step 6 - 🔁🍲🔥

Stir fry for a few more minutes until everything is well combined and the rice is heated through.
Step 7 - 🥣🌿🍋

Serve the fried rice in bowls, garnish with 2 finely sliced scallions, a sprinkle of 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and a fresh wedge of lime.

Additional

Want to make it vegetarian? Easy! Just substitute the shrimp with tofu or chickpeas and you have a fully balanced, protein-packed vegetarian meal. This is a great opportunity to get children involved, as they can help stir together ingredients. Remember cooks, brunch doesn't have to be boring. Enjoy your meal!