A quick and adaptable fried rice brings together savory chorizo and tender prawns for a satisfying meal. This dish uses simple pantry staples and leftover rice to create a flavorful weeknight dinner. The smoky notes of the chorizo pair perfectly with the bright crunch of fresh bell peppers and spring onions. You can easily customize the ingredients to suit your family, making it a reliable option for busy evenings.
Total
30 min
Cuisine
Chinese
Ingredients
100g/4oz basmati or long grain rice
85g/3oz frozen peas
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 egg, beaten
50g/2oz finely diced cooking chorizo, bacon or ham
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 spring onions, sliced on an angle
½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 tsp soy sauce
100g/4oz beansprouts (optional)
50g/2oz cooked peeled prawns
Instructions
1Cook the basmati rice following the package directions, stirring in the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the mixture well and set it aside.
2Warm half of the sunflower oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten egg and stir-fry until fully scrambled, then transfer it to a plate.
3Wipe the wok clean with a paper towel and heat the rest of the sunflower oil. Add the diced chorizo, chopped garlic, sliced spring onions, and chopped red pepper, cooking until the pepper begins to soften.
4Stir the cooked rice, peas, and soy sauce into the wok, frying everything together for 5 minutes. Toss in the beansprouts, scrambled egg, and cooked prawns, stirring continuously until the entire dish is heated through.