Budget special fried rice
Fried rice is a fast family meal that makes the most of leftovers from a roast, as well as your store cupboard and freezer. You'll need a large pan to cook it. This recipe is part of a budget meal plan for six. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £3.88 when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil45 ml
- Egg6 ცალი
- Ketchup30 ml
- Soy Sauce30 ml
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Add water to a large saucepan until a third full. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat. Add the rice, stir well and reduce the heat. Simmer with the lid on for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
After 8 minutes, stir in the frozen vegetables, return to the boil and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well in a large sieve or colander.
- 3
Pour a tablespoon of the oil into a large, deep, non-stick frying pan or wide-based saucepan or sauté pan - it needs to be large enough to combine all the ingredients at the end. Place over a medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook for about a minute, stirring gently so they scramble into soft flakes without overcooking. Tip onto a plate.
- 4
Return the pan to the heat, add the remaining oil and fry the onion over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and beginning to brown, stirring regularly. Add the cooked meat and fry together for 2 minutes more or until the meat is hot, stirring constantly.
- 5
Stir in the ketchup and soy sauce, cook for a few seconds then add the cooked rice, vegetables and egg to the pan. Toss together for 1-2 minutes more or until everything is hot. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper then serve with extra soy sauce for drizzling, if desired.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 200 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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