Dried scallop and egg white fried rice is a luxurious Chinese banquet dish consisting of umami-packed scallops, luscious egg whites, and a flavourful rice studded with thin veggie medallions.

… In other words, this ain’t your standard fried rice!

And while we love having fried rice as a quick lazy meal (chicken fried rice or Chinese sausage fried rice are our go-tos), we love busting out this fancier version when we’re feeling like a treat.

… Luckily, it’s not difficult to make at all.

So, keep scrolling for our foolproof dried scallop and egg white fried rice recipe. We’re so egg-cited for you to try it.

Ingredients for Our Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice Recipe

• 60g Gai Lan (or Asparagus) stem, thinly sliced
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1/2 tsp water
• 3 cups water
• 4 pieces of (medium sized) dry scallop
• 500g warm rice
• 1/2 egg yolk
• 1.5 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp chicken powder
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 1 tsp thinly sliced green onion

Step by Step Instructions for Our Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice Recipe

This tasty rice dish is easy to whip together for a satisfying dinner. Here are the step by step instructions!

To prepare your dried scallops, put 4 dried scallops in a bowl and add enough water to cover them completely. Microwave for 2 minutes. 

Drain the scallops and let them cool for 5 minutes before shredding them by hand. Set the shredded scallops aside. 

Time to blanch your veggies! Boil your water, throw in your sliced Gai Lan (or Asparagus) and boil for 40 seconds. Put it in some cold water and set aside.

Mix your egg whites with your 1/4 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp water mix.

Heat 3 cups of water until just about to boil, then turn off your heat. Immediately pour your egg white mixture in. Wait for five seconds, then slowly stir for 20 seconds, until you see the egg white solidifying. Drain your egg whites and set aside.

Mix your 1/2 egg yolk with your rice.

Heat your pan/wok. Add 1.5 tbsp oil and add your rice. Stir fry for about 10 seconds, making sure to break up any clumps. 

Throw in your shredded scallops, along with your 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp chicken powder, and a pinch of white pepper. Stir fry for about 40 seconds.

Add your Gai Lan or Asparagus into your rice mix along with your green onion and stir fry for another 40 seconds.

Finally, add in your egg whites.

Give everything a good toss, then serve.

We Hope You Enjoy Our Dried Scallop & Egg White Fried Rice Recipe!

Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, or be sure to let us know if you’ve tested the recipe out. We’re always looking to improve our recipes and make sure they taste great for everyone.