Prawn Fried Rice with Basmati Rice
This delicious prawn fried rice is made with succulent prawns and fragrant basmati rice.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, sliced (for garnish)
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Peas - 1 cup, frozen
- Carrots - 1 cup, diced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Prawns - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Basmati rice - 2 cups, cooked and cooled
Let's Get Started
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Push the carrots to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked.
- Add the cooked basmati rice to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Add the peas, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add the cooked prawns back to the pan and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g