Billionaire Fried Rice

Name: Billionaire Fried Rice
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice at least one day old; 4 oz dried scallops rehydrated overnight and shredded; 5 gai lan (or Chinese broccoli) stems sliced into 1/4" discs (approx 3.5 oz); 3 egg whites; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp msg optional; 1/2 tsp salt or to taste; scallions chopped, optional garnish

6 steps

Billionaire Fried Rice was always on the menu when my family & I ate at Chinese restaurants. Some people may not be familiar with this version of fried rice, which uses dried scallops, egg whites, and gai lan (Chinese broccoli). The legend goes that a Hong Kong billionaire (hence the name) wanted a healthier version of fried rice, so his personal chef decided to put his own spin on it! It’s supposed to have less fat and salt, and reportedly started a trend of ‘healthier’ eating in Hong Kong! It’s actually my favorite fried rice dish, so I hope you try it out!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:28:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

109

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories765 kcal (38%)

Total Fat2.1 g (3%)

Carbs154.3 g (59%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein27.1 g (54%)

Sodium747.2 mg (37%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2 cupswhite rice

at least one day old

4 ozdried scallops

rehydrated overnight and shredded

5gai lan

or Chinese broccoli, stems, sliced into 1/4" discs

3egg whites

½ tspsugar

¼ tspwhite pepper

¼ tspmsg

optional

½ tspsalt

or to taste

scallions

chopped, optional garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Rehydrate your dried scallops until they are soft and easily pliable. Pat dry excess moisture and shred into thin strands. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice gai lan stems into 1/4" discs and set those aside.

Step 3

Crack 3 egg whites into a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Add 1 tbsp of neutral oil to a pan over medium high heat and saute your scallops for 1 minute. Add your gai lan stems and cook until they are soft, about another 1-2 minutes. Set aside in a bowl.

Step 5

Over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and cook your egg whites and set to the side of the pan, then add 2 cups of day old rice. Add another 1 tbsp of oil and fry 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add back your scallops and gai lan stems, then season with sugar, msg, and salt to taste. Garnish with fresh scallions and enjoy!

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