Shrimp fried rice from Chinese take away (ingredients, restaurant, healthy)

[rucks]

Shrimp fried rice has always been my favorite item on the menu at the Chinese take aways. In the last few years though I've noticed a difference in how it taste&the ingredients put in. It used to be when I ordered SFR it would have plenty of bean sprouts,egg,green onion,carrots,peas,and white onion. Now whenever I order the dish,no matter the restaurant, it only consists of (crunchy)rice,onions,a few sprouts,and shrimp. I went to order the other day(at a restaurant I've never eaten at)and asked the woman what ingredients were in their SFR.She named all the (latter) items I mentioned. I asked her what happened to restaurants putting the egg,peas,&healthy dose of sprouts in. She smiled&(politely)pointed out there would be an extra charge for more sprouts but told me she's never heard of egg,carrots,or peas in SFR.
I decided not to order the dish from her restaurant. I left almost convinced I'd made up my past experience with SFR.I almost talked myself into believing I'd imagined the peas,carrots,&eggs.Then I walked into a Thai take away&saw Kow Pad on the menu. The list of ingredients were almost identical to what I used to get in SFR.The only thing missing were the sprouts.
Now my questions are am I the only one who's noticed the change in this dish when ordered from the take aways? How is SFR prepared/served in your area.

[Wilson513]

It is regrettable that restaurants have chosen price over quality, but that is the phenomenon you are witnessing. For my part, I would rather have a good meal than a cheap meal. I can make a cheap meal at home but often don't have the skill, equipment, or patience to make something really nice along the lines of shrimp fried rice. when I go out, i want it to be worth it. Fortunately, I live just a few blocks away from the very best Chinese restaurant in the City and they have take out. So, the combination fried rice comes with much egg, sprouts, shrimp, etc.

China Gourmet

[B4U]

I order pork fried rice. It's fresh and has everything mentioned and bok choy too.
I douse it in hot mustard & soy sauce and have to use a spoon to eat it.
Now I have a craving. Thanks, rucks.

[Herbrocks]

I have SFR from many places, and I dont recall seeing much egg, at least larger bits, for a long time. I do like carrots and onions but can do without the sprouts. Some peas are ok, but some places go crazy. I prefer fat tiny shrimp to large or chopped shrimp. I really dislike it when places make SFR with standard mixed vegetables that include lima and green beans. Lots of Mexican places do the same thing with their Spanish rice.

[grneyedmustang]

I thought it was just me, I've noticed that too. I eat my SFR the same way - with carrots, onions, and sprouts. I had a place in Atlanta that made it wonderfully, and I had to pay extra to get the extra veggies.

[rainroosty]

Originally Posted by B4U

I order pork fried rice. It's fresh and has everything mentioned and bok choy too.
I douse it in hot mustard & soy sauce and have to use a spoon to eat it.
Now I have a craving. Thanks, rucks.

You're not supposed to use a spoon to eat your fried rice! ...

[johnnytang24]

How else do you eat fried rice if not with a spoon?

[heetseeker]

shrimp fri rice vetty good. yea

[rainroosty]

Originally Posted by johnnytang24

How else do you eat fried rice if not with a spoon?

Oh no....you too? You're supposed to use a fork!.......lol!

[sweetdreamerx0]

Originally Posted by heetseeker

shrimp fri rice vetty good. yea

lol yes it is