At the table
Eat the shrimp with the rice. Ask whether pork or an egg is included rather than assuming either comes with it.
Contains shrimp and fish; this representative recipe also uses soy sauce and oyster sauce. Check relevant allergies.
Some kitchens stir-fry the rice, others steam it with broth. Shrimp species, fats and extra toppings vary.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Some kitchens stir-fry the rice, others steam it with broth. Shrimp species, fats and extra toppings vary.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savoury seafood flavour with mild sweetness from shrimp.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, moist grains and springy shrimp.
- How it’s made
- Shrimp shells flavour a strained broth; rice absorbs the broth and is served with cooked shrimp.
Some kitchens stir-fry the rice, others steam it with broth. Shrimp species, fats and extra toppings vary.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Taiwan.
About this regional connection
Taiwan: Shrimp rice is part of Tainan’s small-meal tradition. Shrimp flavour carried into the rice distinguishes it from simply placing plain shrimp over rice.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有台南虾仁饭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A seafood rice snack in Tainan
Shrimp rice is part of Tainan’s small-meal tradition. Shrimp flavour carried into the rice distinguishes it from simply placing plain shrimp over rice.