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Din Tai Fung fried rice

Name: Dimsimlim's Din Tai Fung fried rice recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: /chinese
Ingredients: 375.00 ml freshly cooked medium-grain white rice (see recipe note); 1 large egg; 20.00 ml vegetable oil, plus extra, if needed; 5 large prawns, peeled and deveined; 1 long green shallot, ﬁnely chopped, whites and separated; 1/2 tsp YumYum Umami Seasoning or MSG; 1 tsp chicken stock powder; Pinch of ground white pepper

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by Vincent Yeow Lim (Dimsimlim)

Sep 30, 2025

“Din Tai Fung fried rice is a simple yet flavourful dish, known for its perfectly seasoned rice, tender eggs and subtle aromatics. Inspired by the famous Taiwanese restaurant, this fried rice is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s both easy to make and packed with umami.” – Vincent Lim.

This is an edited extract from The Wolf of Wok Street by Vincent Lim, published by Hardie Grant Books.

1 1/2 cups freshly cooked medium-grain white rice (see recipe note)
1 large egg
1 tbs vegetable oil, plus extra, if needed
5 large prawns, peeled and deveined
1 long green shallot, ﬁnely chopped, whites and greens separated
1/2 tsp YumYum Umami Seasoning or MSG
1 tsp chicken stock powder
Pinch of ground white pepper

Method

1.

Once the rice is ready, beat the egg in a medium bowl and add the cooked rice. Mix well until the rice is evenly coated with the egg.
2.

Heat 1 tbs of oil in a large frypan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the prawns to the hot pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Once cooked, remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.
3.

In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, then add the egg-coated rice. Stir-fry the rice for about a minute, allowing it to heat through. Add the sliced shallot whites, then sprinkle the YumYum or MSG, chicken stock powder and white pepper over the rice. Stir-fry for another minute to evenly distribute the seasonings.
4.

Return the cooked prawns to the pan and continue to stir-fry until the rice is fragrant and slightly dry, combining everything well.
5.

To serve, arrange the prawns at the bottom of a medium-sized round bowl. Press the fried rice gently on top of the prawns to form a firm shape. Place a plate over the bowl and carefully flip it over so the bowl is upside down on the plate. Lift the bowl to reveal the perfectly shaped rice with prawns on top.
6.

Garnish with the shallot greens and serve immediately.