Microwave Pea & Spring Onion Fried Rice
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Steps· Microwave
- 1
Put the cold cooked rice and peas in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes.
- 2
Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon soy sauce and stir it through the rice.
- 3
Microwave for 1 minute, stir well, then microwave for 30-60 seconds more until the egg is fully set and the rice is steaming.
- 4
Finish with sesame oil and spring onion.
Easy substitutions
No Frozen peas?
Try Frozen mixed veg.
Storage & leftovers
Cool leftovers within 1 hour, refrigerate, and eat within 1 day. Reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Student tip
Stirring the egg into the rice (instead of cooking it separately) gives an even, fried-rice texture without a pan.
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