5-Minute Microwave Egg Fried Rice

Name: 5-Minute Microwave Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 100g Egg; 200g Rice; 60g Carrot; Salt & pepper

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Steps· Microwave

1
Put the cold cooked rice and grated carrot in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
2
Beat the eggs with salt and pepper and stir them through the rice.
3
Microwave for 1 minute, stir well, then microwave in 30-second bursts until the egg is fully set and the rice is steaming.
4
Let it stand for 1 minute before eating. Bowls get hot.

Storage & leftovers

Best eaten fresh; refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day and reheat until steaming.

Student tip

Use a large bowl — starchy food can bubble up fast in the microwave.

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