It can be served as a side dish as part of a larger meal or simply as a vegetarian family meal on its own. It’s healthy, delicious and ready in a flash. This easy and healthy Egg Fried Rice recipe is one of my most favourite 15-minute throw-together dinners, and I’m going to let you into a secret…. We’re using microwave packet rice for this recipe! Shhh. This is my secret weapon ingredient. I make sure I always have some in the cupboard so I can whip this homemade Egg Fried Rice up when the day calls for it. Sometimes our meal plans don’t always go to – ahem – plan. Sometimes we just run out of time. But with leftover veggies in the fridge, some store cupboard flavourings and packet rice, we’re AWAY. No panic, no stress. Just a flavour-packed meal that everyone will love. It’s also a one pan recipe, plus we can easily adapt it by mixing up ingredients each time, according to what we have in or fancy.
Why you’ll love this Egg Fried Rice recipe
⭐️ Super quick recipe ⭐️ Full of flavour and nutritious ⭐️ Inexpensive, convenient store cupboard ingredients I use microwavable wholegrain basmati rice for time-saving and simplicity (without having to compromise on quality or flavour), but if you prefer you can cook your own rice. I use wholegrain as it adds much-needed fibre to our diets and some extra bite to the final dish. We can adapt this basic recipe to a bigger meal too by adding a variety of ingredients. You could try Chicken Fried Rice, Prawn Egg Fried Rice, Beef Fried Rice, or even Egg Fried Rice with Ham. The list is endless. This simple Egg Fried Rice recipe also makes a fantastic side dish for other Chinese-style meals, like Slow Cooker Peking Style Duck, Pork Yuk Sung, Beef and Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Chicken or Beef Stir Fry.
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In the freezer You can freeze this, however sometimes rice dishes are not at their best afterwards. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put it into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating in the microwave or or the hob. It may need a little extra water. For smaller pieces of egg, and to get a more sticky rice mixture, stir the eggs more quickly. Say, after a minute or so. Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
