paradise rice
A simple and tasty fried rice inspired by itsu’s little rice bowls, – make it yours by adding whatever veg you have in the fridge.
what you’ll need for 2-3 people:
- 250g cooked rice [top tip leave your rice to cool, it will fry better!]
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 red pepper [chopped]
- 1 carrot [grated or chopped]
- 1 courgette [chopped]
- 2 tablespoon of soy sauce [about 30ml]
- 1 tablespoon of oil [about 15ml]
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil [optional, for extra flavour]
- A pinch of salt and pepper
instructions:
- Cook rice, following the steps on the back of packet and set it aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat and add the red pepper, beans, carrot, and courgette. Cook the veggies for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until the soft but still a little crunchy. Set them aside.
- In the same pan, crack in 2 eggs and mix them in a small circle for about 2 minutes until cooked. Push the eggs to one side of the pan.
- Add the rice to the pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes to heat up. Then mix in the cooked egg mixture.
- Add the veggies to the egg rice mixture, pour over the soy sauce and sesame oil [if using]. Stir everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Give it one last stir, then serve your paradise rice & enjoy
Dr Emma says
"If you can, choose brown rice, it’s full of fibre which helps to keep the digestive system working. The bran layer contains calcium and magnesium which are vital for good musculoskeletal health; and zinc which supports the immune system."
