Shrimp and Beef Bakwa Fried Rice

When we went to Eng Bee Tin before going home from our staycation , I got some bakwa. They label it as beef tapa there. There's also a pork version. Bakwa is like jerky, but softer. 

We opened the beef first. It was okay, but it was too sweet for our taste. It wasn't too tough and chewy like regular jerky though.  So, I had the idea of adding it to fried rice. 

This is how I served it this morning:

Shrimp and Bakwa fried rice, shrimp dumpling soup, edamame, ube rolls from taal

, and strawberry-pineapple smoothie
 

If you want to try making this fried rice at home, here's the recipe:

Please take note that I don't put exact measurements because I believe that a dish's taste is up to the cook. I encourage everyone, especially newbies, to experiment. The trick with seasoning is to add a little at a time. 

🍚🍤🍖Shrimp and Beef Bakwa Fried Rice

Ingredients:

Rice

Eggs

Veggies of your choice

Bakwa, cut into small squares

Chopped Shrimps

Garlic

Seasoning of your choice (soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper)

Oil

🍳Time to Cook!

1. Pour oil on your pan or wok.
2. Crack an egg or two in a bowl. Whisk. Set aside
3. Add the garlic, wait until fragrant.
4. Add your choice of vegetables 
5. Add the shrimps. 
6. Add the eggs. Wait for them to cook a bit and then mix. 
7. Add the rice. Make sure that the grains get separated.
8. Add the bakwa.
9. Season your rice. Make sure that your seasoning  of choice coats the rice well.

Serve hot!

This was a very tasty breakfast spread. I poured some soup over the rice and it heightened the taste. I love that the bakwa's sweetness blends well with the saltiness of the rice. It was a perfect balance. 

Let me know if you try this dish at home! Tag me on Insta. Link below. 

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