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    Dried Scallops Egg White Fried Rice 瑤柱蛋白炒飯

    Jul 25, 2022 · 45 Comments

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    Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice 瑤柱蛋白炒飯 is a classic Hong Kong-style restaurants' top ten favorite Asian takeout dish. Seafood lovers, make this 15 minute recipe with just a few simple ingredients such as fried scallop shreds, fluffy egg whites, green onions, and white jasmine rice! This yummy fried rice is the perfect low-key fancy meal that the whole family will love!

    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice
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    • Dried Scallops 乾貝/干贝/乾瑤柱
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    • Dried Scallops Egg White Fried Rice 瑤柱蛋白炒飯

    You will typically find this umami packed Dried Scallop Egg White Fried Rice as a part of a full course meal at Chinese restaurants and wedding banquets.

    This appetizing fried rice recipe is packed with leftover rice gently coated with delicious eggs, small pieces of fresh scallops, thinly sliced Kai Lan stems (Chinese broccoli) and tossed in oyster sauce, sesame oil and dark soy sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor. 

    Who wants to eat soggy fried rice? Learn How To Fix Mushy Rice HERE.

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    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Fried rice is an excellent lazy meal you can quickly toss together (Vegan Egg Fried Rice, Crispy Garlic Seafood Fried Rice, or Chinese Sausage and Spam Fried Rice are our go-to). The following ingredients are a good starting base for making this healthier traditional Cantonese Hong Kong billionaire fried rice with dried shredded scallops and egg white.

    • Leftover white rice or brown rice
    • Chinese Dried Scallops
    • Fresh Bay Scallops
    • Egg White
    • Ground White Pepper
    • Dark Soy Sauce
    • Vegetable Oil or Neutral Tasting Oil (not olive oil)
    • Green Spring Onions
    • Fresh cilantro 
    • xo sauce (optional)
    • Chinese Broccoli (Kai Lan Stems) optional 

    Chinese Dried Scallops 乾貝/干贝/乾瑤柱

    Dried Scallops 乾貝/干贝/乾瑤柱

    What are Chinese dried scallops? Conpoy or dried scallop is a type of Chinese dried seafood product that are preserved using salt and traditional methods to dehydration. Dried scallops is a delicacy used in various Cantonese-style dishes from simple congee rice porridge with dried scallops to fancy banquet style meals. This dried seafood is packed with umami and flavour. It is reminiscent of salt-cured meats.

    When deciding what type of dried scallops to buy, buy ones large sized dried scallops with an even light brown color. Avoid ones with a lot of tiny white specks on them. This indicates they have been stored for a long time. You can find dried scallops at any Chinese herbal store, grocer or online HERE.

    Chinese dried scallops need to be rehydrated before cooking similar to Chinese shitake mushrooms. Wash and soak dried scallops in cold water for 30 minutes until the scallops can be easily shredded or pulled apart. Do not discard the soaking liquids. The soaked scallop water is full of flavour perfect for soup or sauces!

    Dried scallops are equally as addictive as fresh Japanese sea scallops!

    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice

    Instructions

    Wash and soak dried scallops in cold water for 30 minutes. Alternatively, put dried scallops in a bowl covered with water and microwave for 2 minutes.

    Remove from water. Shred or pull apart with clean hands. Set aside and reserve for later.

    Heat a little oil in a carbon steel wok, large skillet or non-stick pan at medium-high heat.

    Stir fry dried scallop shreds first. If the scallops still have too much water, so it will splatter quite a bit.

    Once fragrant, remove half of the pan fried scallops from the large wok. 

    Add egg whites to the remaining scallops in the hot wok. Fold and cook to 80% cooked.

    Add reheated left overs cold rice. Break apart with wok spatula and fold in cooked egg white and pan fried dried scallops.

    Press the rice down onto the wok and let the heat cook rice more fragrantly.

    Cooking with hot rice is extra aromatic compared to cold rice from the refrigerator. Freshly cooked rice from the rice cooker sometimes carry too much moisture. Wet rice makes soggy mushy fried rice and stick too the wok.

    Next time, if you are cooking with freshly cooked rice, consider fanning it out for 2 minutes to dry first.

    Once each rice grain separates, it is time to add some seasoning. 

    Add dark soy sauce along the side of the wok. Fold into the fried rice. 

    Add finely chopped green onions and fresh cilantro to the fried rice. Toss until evenly coated.

    Top with previously set aside fried dried scallops and more cilantro and spring onions for garnish.

    Serve and enjoy with a side of spicy xo sauce! 

    Pro Tip: if you fancy extra vegetables in your fried rice, you can add thinly sliced Gai Lan stems after folding in egg whites.

    Some people also like to mix cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and water) to the egg whites but it is not necessary. It doesn't make the fried rice dishes tasier.

    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice

    What To Serve With

    • Salt and Pepper Shrimp
    • Claypot Chicken
    • Braised Beef Brisket and Tendons
    • Bean Curd and Baby Bok Choy

    Other Variations

    Now that you know how to make this easy Chinese Egg White Fried Rice with Dried Scallops recipe, you can also give these other popular dishes a try.

    The flavours are equally explosive and every bite addictive! These are just a few easy recipes that immediately come to mind as excellent pairings!

    Serve this amazing rice dish with just a few simple ingredients comparable to an upscale dim sum restaurant to impress your guests. 

    I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.

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    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice is a classic Hong Kong-style restaurants' top ten favorite Asian takeout dish. Seafood lovers, make this 15 minute recipe with just a few simple ingredients such as fried scallop shreds, fluffy egg whites, green onions, and white jasmine rice! This yummy fried rice is the perfect low-key fancy meal that the whole family will love!

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 10
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Stir Fry
    • Cuisine: Chinese

    Ingredients

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    • 4-5 Chinese Dried Scallops
    • 3 Egg Whites
    • 3 C Leftover White Rice
    • ½ tsp Ground White Pepper
    • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
    • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
    • 1 tbsp Ground White Pepper
    • ½ tsp Chicken Powder (optional)
    • 10 Fresh Bay Scallops (optional)
    • 2 Stalks of Green Spring Onions, finely chopped (garnish)
    • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped (garnish)
    • Water to resuscitate Dried Scallops

    Instructions

    1. Wash and soak dried scallops in cold water for 30 minutes. Alternatively, put dried scallops in a bowl covered with water and microwave for 2 minutes.
    2. Remove from water. Shred or pull apart with clean hands. Set aside and reserve for later.
    3. Heat a little oil in a carbon steel wok, large skillet or non-stick pan at medium-high heat.
    4. Stir fry dried scallop shreds first. If the scallops still have too much water, so it will splatter quite a bit.
    5. Once fragrant, remove half of the pan fried scallops from the large wok.
    6. Add egg whites to the remaining scallops in the hot wok. Fold and cook to 80% cooked.
    7. Add reheated left overs cold rice. Break apart with wok spatula and fold in cooked egg white and pan fried dried scallops.
    8. Press the rice down onto the wok and let the heat cook rice more fragrantly.
    9. Once each rice grain separates, it is time to add some seasoning.
    10. Add dark soy sauce along the side of the wok. Fold into the fried rice.
    11. Add finely chopped green onions and fresh cilantro to the fried rice. Toss until evenly coated.
    12. Top with previously set aside fried dried scallops and more cilantro and spring onions for garnish.
    13. Serve and enjoy with a side of spicy xo sauce!

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    Notes

    • You can add Fresh Bay Scallops if you fancy some extra bites of seafood.
    • You can also add thinly sliced Gai Lan stems after folding in egg whites.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 plate
    • Calories: 287
    • Sugar: 0.6 g
    • Sodium: 775.6 mg
    • Fat: 7.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 10.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 7.2 mg

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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      January 15, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      These taste amazing with the fried rice! Delicious recipe the whole family loved!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Happy to hear that you loved this fried rice recipe!

        Reply
    2. Shelby says

      January 15, 2023 at 3:25 am

      I love that this fried rice whipped up in just 15 minutes and that the seasonings were light but delicious!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks Shelby - there is a lot of subtle flavours in this dish!

        Reply
    3. Jess says

      January 14, 2023 at 6:41 pm

      So much flavor in this recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        Thanks Jess!

        Reply
    4. Gina Abernathy says

      November 09, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      I love how delicious and easy this was to make. Made it last night and the family gobbled it up.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 10, 2022 at 8:49 am

        i'm so glad that everyone loves this flavourful rice dish! It's great for meal prep too!

        Reply
    5. Zen says

      August 12, 2022 at 2:02 am

      Delicious! 1 of my favourite fried rice recipes! I love dried scallops so much I just wrote about it myself!!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 22, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks!! glad you enjoyed this easy recipe!

        Reply
    6. Asha says

      August 05, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      Finally with this recipe I was able to try making this delicious fried rice dish at home. I appreciated the helpful tips on buying and preparing dried scallops.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 07, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        Thanks Asha! Tag us at #instanomss and show us your creation!

        Reply
    7. Terri says

      August 02, 2022 at 5:54 am

      I had no idea such a delicious fried rice even existed before this post! Thanks for the recipe - can't wait to shake up our fried rice repertoire!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 06, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Thanks Terri - so glad you are a fan as we are of this delicious umami fried rice!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      August 01, 2022 at 7:03 am

      I've not worked with dried scallops before, this recipe was so easy, and very tasty too!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 06, 2022 at 3:45 pm

        Glad I was able to introduce you to dried scallops!

        Reply
    9. Stacey says

      July 31, 2022 at 9:26 am

      Such a simple & delicious recipe & I love the dried scallops. My first time trying dried scallops.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 07, 2022 at 2:57 pm

        Glad you are a fan of dried scallops! It's my favourite

        Reply
    10. Megan says

      July 31, 2022 at 5:09 am

      A wonderful education in a dish I have never made before. Thank you, you did such a good job educating me about the dried scallops. Lovely dish.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 07, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        I'm so happy that you found this recipe and introduction to dried scallops helpful!

        Reply
    11. Andrea says

      July 30, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      this fried rice recipe turned out delicious! so so good!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 07, 2022 at 2:59 pm

        This dried scallops egg white fried rice recipe is better than take out!

        Reply
    12. Shelby says

      July 28, 2022 at 8:50 am

      This is delicious on it's own or as a side dish! And the fact that it's made in 15 minutes is a major busy mom win.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        Major busy mom win club! high five!

        Reply
    13. Vanessa says

      July 27, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      I love scallops so I really enjoyed this variation of fried rice. Yum!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:21 pm

        Take out fried rice can you please step aside!?

        Reply
    14. Donny says

      July 27, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      I used coconut aminos instead of dark soy sauce and it was so good! Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    15. Janessa says

      July 26, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      This dried scallops egg white fried rice turned out excellent! I'll definitely be making it again soon. If I made a double batch, do you think the leftovers would freeze well?

      Reply
    16. Bernice says

      July 26, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      Cool! I've often wondered how to cook with dried scallops. Next time I'm in T & T I'll have to pick up a bag so I can make this fried rice.

      Reply
    17. Maren says

      July 26, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      Delicious

      Reply
    18. Amy Liu Dong says

      July 26, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      I love how easy, quick, and delicious this recipe is.
      My husband loves it so much!

      Reply
    19. jennifer says

      July 26, 2022 at 8:27 am

      As soon as I hunt these dried scallops down, I'm making this! I looks absolutely delish and like an easy meal (especially when I already have the leftover rice in fridge)!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 8:53 am

        That's awesome! It was so easy to make too right?!

        Reply
    20. Lilly says

      July 26, 2022 at 2:55 am

      These instructions were so easy to follow. My fried rice turned out great!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 8:54 am

        Lilly, I'm so glad it worked out amazing!

        Reply
    21. Amy says

      July 25, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      I had some dried scallop given to me and this was the perfect recipe for it! Was yum.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 10:42 am

        wonderful! i love receiving dried seafood as gifts!

        Reply
    22. Agnieszka says

      July 25, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      I recently bought some dried scallops and can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 10:43 am

        can't wait to see what you come up with

        Reply
    23. Elizabeth says

      July 25, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      I love that this only takes 15 minutes. Genius!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 10:43 am

        Lizzy I live for quick meals!

        Reply
    24. Colleen says

      July 25, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      I plan to make extra rice next time I cook it, just so I can make this fried rice. It looks so good and simple to make.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 26, 2022 at 10:44 am

        that's what I do toO! just cook extra rice for next day's fried rice! !

        Reply
    25. Jeri says

      July 25, 2022 at 10:53 am

      I love that this delicious fried rice only takes 15 minutes!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        July 25, 2022 at 11:13 am

        absolutely!! easy meal prep as well!

        Reply

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    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice
    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice
    瑤柱蛋白炒飯 Chinese Dried Scallops and Egg White Fried Rice