Looking for a quick dinner dish? This Asian-inspired prawn fried rice will be ready in 30 minutes and is great for the whole family.
It’s healthy (just don’t tell the kids) and low in calories. Yet, the flavour is epic.
This recipe is the perfect speedy family meal.
Prep time 5 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Serves 4
Easy Prawn Fried Rice for Families
Ingredients
- 250g long-grain brown rice
- 150g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated
- 150g raw king prawns
- 3 medium eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
- 4 spring onions, trimmed and sliced
Method
- Cook the rice following pack instructions. Boil a separate pan of water and blanch peas for 1 minute, then drain and set aside with the rice.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over a medium heat and fry onion for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger and fry for a further minute. Tip in blanched peas and fry for 5 minutes, then the prawns and fry for a further 2 minutes.
- Stir rice into the pan then push everything to one side. Pour beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan and stir to scramble them. Fold everything together with the sesame seeds, soy and vinegar, then finish with spring onions scattered over.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 418kcal; Fat: 11g; Sodium: 500mg; Carbohydrates: 54g; Fibre: 6g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 22g.
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