This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bristol chapter.
Egg Fried Rice – Simple, straightforward and utterly delicious. This is a great full meal on its own, but can also be used as a side for other Chinese food, or for a little different extra, add a hoisin-marinated fillet of chicken or half a block of protein. What’s great about this dish is it is not only cheap, but the macros are great – extremely high in protein, full in vitamins, and low in saturated fat.
Ingredients
- 1 Spring Onion (£0.10)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (£0.05)
- 1 Thumb-sized piece of ginger (tsp of ground ginger can also be used) (£0.05)
- Pinch chilli flakes (£0.05)
- 1-2tsp Soy Sauce (£0.10)
- 1 Medium Egg (£0.20)
- 1 Carrot (chopped) (£0.10)
- 60g Broccoli (£0.10)
- 1 red, green or yellow pepper (sliced) (£0.70)
- 40g Peas (defrosted) (£0.20)
- 50g Basmati Rice (£0.10)
- Pepper to taste
Price per serving*= £1.75
Method
- Cook the rice as per packet instructions, then set aside.
- Heat a little water or oil in a pan, then add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3-5 mins until onions become soft.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, peppers and peas, and cook for a further 5 mins.
- Add the rest of the spices, and the soy sauce and stir until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add the rice to the pan, stir until foods are fully mixed. Create a well in the middle of the pan.
- Crack the egg into the middle of the well, then slowly stir the rice and veg mixture into the egg. Cook until egg is cooked, and serve.
This is such a great dinner, and can also be put in a Tupperware and taken into uni for lunch too! And at such a low price, its hard to argue with this great recipe.
*Prices based on Sainsburys