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Sanji's Seafood Fried Rice

A hearty, generously packed seafood fried rice, the meal Sanji prepares for a starving stranger at the Baratie in One Piece.

prep
20 min
cook
15 min
total
35 min
serves
4
level
medium
Sanji's Seafood Fried Rice, from One Piece

In One Piece, Sanji prepares a generous, hearty meal like this one for Gin, a starving stranger who washes up near the Baratie, in a scene that quietly establishes Sanji's deep respect for food and for the people who genuinely need it.

Day-old, cold rice and a properly hot pan are the two things that actually separate good fried rice from a soft, clumpy version, and this one leans hearty, with plenty of seafood rather than a light garnish of it.

Part of our 60 famous foods from movies and TV list.

method

  1. Heat a little oil in a wok or wide pan over high heat, and scramble the eggs lightly, just until set. Remove and set aside.

  2. Add a little more oil, and stir-fry the seafood for 2 to 3 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. Add the remaining oil, and stir-fry the garlic and carrot for 1 minute.

  4. Add the cold, day-old rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until heated through and starting to crisp in spots.

  5. Return the egg and seafood to the pan, and toss everything together.

  6. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and white pepper, and stir-fry for another minute to combine.

  7. Stir in the spring onion just before serving, and serve hot.

chef's tips

  • Day-old, cold rice is essential for good fried rice; fresh rice is too moist and clumps together instead of frying up loose and separate.
  • Cook the eggs and seafood separately first, then add them back in near the end; this keeps both from overcooking while the rice itself gets properly fried.
  • In One Piece, Sanji prepares a generous meal like this one for Gin, a starving stranger who washes up near the Baratie, in a scene that establishes Sanji's quiet generosity and his deep respect for food and the people who need it.
  • Keep the pan genuinely hot throughout; fried rice made over low heat turns steamed and soft rather than properly fried.