Andouille and Shrimp Fried Rice is loaded with all kinds of goodies! Spicy andouille, succulent shrimp, eggs, bacon and veggies.
Fried rice is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods. I always order it when we go out for Chinese food. Throughout the years, I have tried many different versions of fried rice. I’ve had it with pork, chicken, shrimp and only veggies Each version has it’s own good qualities. I have decided to combine my favorite aspects of each and made this Andouille and Shrimp Fried Rice.
So what are my favorite things to add fried rice you ask? Pretty much all the things. This Andouille and Shrimp fried rice has andouille sausage, shrimp, eggs, bacon, jalapeños, carrots and bell peppers.
I have been adding bacon to my fried rice for as long as I can remember. My dad would always add it to his and finding the little bites of smoky bacon was always my favorite part.
Because…bacon.
Throughout my years of making fried rice, I have learned one very important tip: Use day old rice. Cold leftover rice works so much better than freshly made rice. I have tried to make fried rice before by cooking the rice right before I fried it and it turned into a mushy blob. Not exactly what I was going for.
This Andouille and Shrimp Fried rice does have a bit of a kick to it thanks to the jalapeno, andouille and sambal oelek. When I make it just for Ryan and I, I leave all that in. When I make it for my boys (and friends who don’t like spicy food) I remove the seeds from the jalapeno and omit the sambal oelek.
Sharkcam
November 16, 2009 at 12:18 pmDon’t forget to add some hot sauce and furikake as additional garnish.
Sharkcam
November 4, 2009 at 11:26 amThe day old rice makes sense. Mine turned out all mushy and not good. My kids sneered at it and asked me why I ruined perfectly good plain rice. :) I do recall my mom saying she used “old rice” so that must be the same thing. You should attempt the Kim Chee Fried rice, with a little sunny side egg on top and green onion. yum!
Deseree
November 4, 2009 at 1:02 pmSharkcam- well that comment about the sunny side egg and green onion did it, I definitely have to try Kim Chee Fried Rice now!
terence k walters
June 29, 2018 at 2:11 pmSharkcam, it is a common practice among Chefs to use Cold rice in fried rice dishes. Actually, it is about the ONLY way we do it.
Sharkcam
October 29, 2009 at 9:45 amYour fried rice looks great and with the shrimp and sausage it is almost like a jambalaya. I love fried rice but have never really been able to make it at home. I tried once and it didn’t turn out so I quit. :( Have you ever tried making Kim Chee fried rice? It seems to be all the rage now. I like Kim Chee but didn’t think i’d like it in fried rice but after having it at the Marination Mobile Truck I am addicted.
Deseree
October 31, 2009 at 12:56 pmHey Sharkcam- I’ve never tried Kim Chee fried rice. It has actually been a really long time since I’ve had Kim Chee. I might have to give it a try. When you made your fried rice did you use day old rice? That seems to be the trick. I used to try to make it right after I made the rice but it turns into a mushy mess. So from now if I know I am going to make fried rice I make the rice the day before, it seems to help it alot.
Mrs. L
April 14, 2009 at 11:38 amIt’s been a while since I’ve made fried rice, probably because we haven’t had any leftover rice lately. Of course now I’m craving this so I’ll have to go make some rice to be leftover!
Rita
April 8, 2009 at 9:07 pmLooks like our posts are in tune again, I also just made a fried rice. My husband would prefer your though, sausage and shrimp….:)
Deseree
April 9, 2009 at 2:23 pmhaha that’s funny! Well your fried rice looks equally as delicious :)