Mi Xao Don (Crispy Seafood Fried Rice)

Step 1

Place the shrimp on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels until no moisture remains, so they will brown instead of steam.

Step 2

Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels the same way, removing any visible moisture on the surface.

Step 3

Break apart the chilled rice with your fingers over a bowl, separating any clumped grains so it cooks evenly.

Step 4

Crack the 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk them together with a fork until the yolk and white are completely mixed.

Step 5

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and moves quickly when tilted, about 90 seconds.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook without stirring for 90 seconds until the bottoms turn pink and feel firm when you press one with a spatula.

Step 7

Stir the shrimp and spread them around the pan, then cook for another 60 seconds until they are cooked through and no longer translucent.

Step 8

Push the shrimp to the sides of the pan, making an open space in the center where you can see the hot oil.

Step 9

Pour the squid rings into the center of the pan and cook without stirring for 60 seconds until they turn opaque and begin to curl.

Step 10

Stir the squid and shrimp together, then add the crab meat and stir for 30 seconds until everything is combined and heated through.

Step 11

Push all the seafood to the sides of the pan again, creating a clear hot spot in the center about 4 inches across.

Step 12

Pour the whisked eggs into the center hot spot and let them cook undisturbed for 20 seconds until the bottom sets and looks slightly opaque.

Step 13

Stir the eggs gently with the edge of your spatula, breaking them into small curds, and cook for another 20 seconds until no raw egg remains.

Step 14

Add the separated rice to the pan and stir constantly, breaking up any lumps, for 60 seconds until the rice is heated through and coated with oil.

Step 15

Pour in 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, then stir constantly for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan, until the sauce is evenly distributed.

Step 16

Add the scallion pieces and stir for 10 seconds until they are mixed throughout the rice.

Step 17

Divide the fried rice between two bowls or plates, making sure each gets equal seafood and egg.