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Step 1
Once you start the cooking process, the fried rice comes together very quickly, so it’s important to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Step 2
Combine the Shaoxing wine and corn flour in a bowl. Add the sliced chicken thigh fillets, season with salt and toss to coat. Set aside and let marinate while you prep the remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Add the sauce ingredients to a separate bowl and mix until well-combined. Set aside.
Step 4
Bring water to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan. Slice the green beans into small, pea-sized pieces. Boil the green beans for 2 minutes, then rinse under cold water and drain well. Transfer the drained green beans to a bowl. Add the thawed peas to the green beans. Set aside.
Step 5
Finally, slice the spring onions and transfer them to a bowl. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Season the prawns with salt and toss to coat.
Step 6
Now that your stir-fry station is ready, it’s time to get cooking! Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, non-stick frying pan, sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat until just smoking.
Step 7
Add the chicken thigh strips and cook, tossing frequently, until 80% cooked, around 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken strips to a large bowl.
Step 8
Add ½ tbsp vegetable oil to the same pan and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the prawns and cook, tossing frequently, until just opaque, around 1 minute. Transfer the prawns to the bowl with the chicken.
Step 9
Add ½ tbsp vegetable oil to the same pan and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the eggs and scramble until just set, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break up large pieces into small chunks. Transfer the eggs to the bowl with the chicken and prawns.
Step 10
Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the same pan and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the spring onions and cook, tossing frequently, for 1 minute. Then, add the peas and green beans cook, tossing frequently, for 2 minutes.
Step 11
Return the chicken, prawns and egg to the pan. Add the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, tossing frequently.
Step 12
Add the rice and toss until everything is well-combined. Cook, tossing frequently, until the rice is heated through. Adjust seasoning, to taste, then serve and enjoy!