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Homemade Cantonese Fried Rice - Happy Diabetes
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Homemade Cantonese Fried Rice

The real deal — white jasmine rice wok-fried with eggs, ham, peas, and carrots. A family favorite that's ready in under 20 minutes.

Prep 10 minCook 10 minEasy4 Servings
Dairy-free
Nut-free
High GI
Servings
4
Total carbs52g
Fiber3g
Net carbs49g
Protein19g
Fat14g
Calories465 kcal
Sugar3g

Ingredients

  • 800 g cooked white jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
  • 3 eggs
  • 150 g cooked ham, diced
  • 100 g frozen green peas
  • 100 g carrots, finely diced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (peanut or canola)
  • 100 g cooked shrimp (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the grains dry out and fry better.

  2. 2

    Beat the eggs lightly. Heat the neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

  3. 3

    Pour in the eggs and scramble quickly for 30 seconds until just set. Break into small pieces and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same wok, add the sesame oil. Stir-fry the diced carrots for 2 minutes, then add the peas and cook for 1 more minute.

  5. 5

    Add the cold rice to the wok. Stir-fry over high heat for 3–4 minutes, pressing and tossing so the grains separate and get slightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Add the diced ham and toss for 1 minute until heated through.

  7. 7

    Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, drizzle the soy sauce around the edges, and toss everything together for 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Diabetes tips

Carbs come from white jasmine rice (GI 72–89) — pre-bolus 15–20 minutes before eating and use your usual dosing method agreed with your care team. Pro tip: day-old rice (cooled overnight then reheated) forms resistant starch that lowers the effective GI. Check your blood sugar at 2 hours post-meal and log the meal in your journal.

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