CLEAN-THE-FRIDGE FRIED RICE
The last few days before month end can be torture pocket-wise. We’re all hustling as millennials to make them pennies stretch. Here’s a yummy recipe that includes your last last fridge leftovers. We swear that this meal is actually edible. Serious.
The last few days before month end can be torture pocket-wise. We’re all hustling as millennials to make them pennies stretch. Here’s a yummy recipe that includes your last last fridge leftovers. We swear that this meal is actually edible. Serious.
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
250ml basmati rice
15ml oil
1 onion, finely chopped
5ml chopped garlic
250g button mushrooms, halved
1 red and 1 yellow pepper, diced
250ml cooked, chopped leftover chicken
250ml frozen peas
30ml soy sauce
30ml sweet chilli sauce
60ml chopped coriander
Method:
Boil the rice in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
Add the mushrooms and peppers and fry for a few minutes.
Add the cooked rice and the rest of the ingredients and cook until warmed through.
Serve immediately.
*This dish is ideal for making with leftover cold rice.
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