Ultimate Bang Bang Fried Rice: A Flavor Explosion in Every Bite (Print Version)
How to make vibrant Bang Bang Fried Rice with crispy rice, spicy mayo sauce, and tender shrimp that's ready in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 25-35 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Dietary: Omnivore
# Ingredients:
→ Base Components
01 -
4 cups day-old cooked white rice, chilled
02 -
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
03 -
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
05 -
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
→ Sauce & Aromatics
06 -
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
→ Cooking Essentials & Seasonings
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3 tbsp vegetable oil (or other high smoke point oil)
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Finishing Touches
14 -
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 -
2 lime wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce for the Bang Bang sauce. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Lightly beat eggs. This sets up your flavorful Bang Bang Fried Rice base.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Scramble eggs until just set, then remove. Add 1 tbsp oil, cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp.
03 -
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Sauté white parts of green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant. Don't let them brown; this builds depth for your Bang Bang Fried Rice.
04 -
Add chilled day-old rice to the skillet, pressing it down to crisp. Drizzle with soy sauce, cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want some golden, crispy bits for the best Bang Bang Fried Rice texture.
05 -
Return cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the skillet with the rice. Gently fold in half of the prepared Bang Bang sauce and the green parts of the green onions. Ensure everything is well combined.
06 -
Drizzle remaining Bang Bang sauce over the finished Bang Bang Fried Rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of fresh lime from the wedges. Serve immediately for a truly flavorful meal.
# Notes:
01 -
Always use day-old, chilled rice for crispy fried rice; fresh rice becomes mushy in the pan.
02 -
Store leftover Bang Bang Fried Rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
03 -
Substitute shrimp with diced chicken breast or firm tofu, cooking until golden before adding aromatics.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh green onions and a lime wedge, for peak flavor and texture.
05 -
Prepare the Bang Bang sauce and cook rice a day ahead to streamline weeknight meal preparation.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
large skillet
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measuring cups
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measuring spoons
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small mixing bowl
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mixing bowls
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whisk
07 -
spatula
08 -
knife
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cutting board
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serving plates
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 37g
Protein: 20g