Description
A quick and flavorful Egg Fried Rice with Prawns and Peas, combining fluffy basmati rice with juicy prawns, fresh peas, and a hint of garlic and chili for a perfectly balanced stir-fry dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 250g basmati rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and shredded
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 200g frozen peas
- 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
- 285g pack cooked small prawns
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Put the basmati rice in a saucepan with 600ml of water. Bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until nearly all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes to finish steaming.
- Prepare the stir-fry base: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and shredded red chilli, cooking for about 10 seconds to infuse the oil without burning the garlic.
- Fry the rice and eggs: Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute to heat through. Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs gently until just set.
- Add the vegetables: Mix the peas and sliced spring onions into the rice and scrambled eggs. Cook together for 2 minutes until the peas are tender and all ingredients are combined well.
- Incorporate the prawns and season: Stir in the cooked prawns and soy sauce, heating everything through evenly. Serve hot with extra soy sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the garlic and chili when frying; 10 seconds is sufficient to release aroma.
- Using day-old rice can help prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy, but this recipe works well with freshly cooked rice if drained properly.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the prawns and optionally add tofu or more vegetables.
- Adjust the chili quantity based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with a simple cucumber salad or steamed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: egg fried rice, prawn fried rice, peas, quick stir fry, Asian rice dish, easy dinner
