Shrimp Fried Rice
Dried shrimp and instant rice in one pot. Fast, hot, and protein-dense.
- calories
- 600
- weight
- 5.5 oz
- cal / oz
- 109
- protein
- 26 g
- serves
- 1, scales
- prep
- 2 min
- cook
- 8 min
- total time
- 10 min
- water
- 350 ml boiled
- cost
- $$
Calorie and protein figures are my own estimates, good enough for planning a food bag and not meant as precise nutrition data.
- Dinner
- Canister stove
- Backpacking
- Thru-hike
- Dairy free
- Nut free
- One pot
- Pre-mix at home
- Shelf stable
- Basic
Ingredients
| Instant rice | 1/2 cup | measured dry |
|---|---|---|
| Dried shrimp | 1 oz | deveined, from Asian markets |
| Dehydrated mixed vegetables | 1/3 cup | peas, carrots, or frozen-vegetable mix |
| Cooking oil | 1 tbsp | canola or vegetable oil |
| Soy sauce | 1 tbsp | carried in a dropper bottle |
| Sesame oil | 1 tsp | carried in a dropper bottle |
Method
- Heat the cooking oil in your pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 30 seconds.
- Add the dried shrimp and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
- Add the dehydrated vegetables and cook another minute, stirring occasionally.
- Pour 350 ml water into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the instant rice, stir once, remove from heat, and cover for 3 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Uncover, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and toss everything together.
- Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed. Eat from the pot or transfer to a bowl.
Dried shrimp carries the protein without requiring refrigeration. Toasting it in oil before adding the rice infuses the whole pot with its flavor. Instant rice absorbs all of it—the shrimp, the oil, the aromatics.
You’re building a complete dinner: carbs from rice, protein from shrimp, bulk from vegetables, fat to make it stick. The soy and sesame oil finish it into something composed.
Packing
Measure rice into a quart-size freezer bag at home. Pack dried shrimp, dehydrated vegetables, and any spices in separate small bags or compartments. Carry cooking and sesame oils in small dropper bottles.
Variations
- Powdered egg stirred into the mix while hot adds richness and extra protein.
- Dried scallions or a pinch of white pepper add complexity.
- A small packet of sriracha powder or wasabi brings heat.
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