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Simple Pork Fried Rice in a bowl with chopsticks.
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Simple Pork Fried Rice

Simple Pork Fried Rice is a quick and tasty midweek supper that will please the whole family.
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 300 g Basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cm ginger root finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 170 g leftover roast pork or other meat, cubed into small pieces
  • 1 large carrot halved & finely sliced
  • 125 g Chestnut mushrooms chopped
  • ½ red pepper (bell pepper) chopped
  • ½ yellow pepper (bell pepper) chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • large handful of shredded green cabbage
  • 1 egg beaten with a small splash of milk
  • soy Sauce

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the instructions (once cooked drain, fluff with a fork and set aside).
  • Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp oil and fry the onion, garlic and ginger gently for 5 minutes without browning.
  • Turn up the heat and add the pork and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add another tbsp of oil and all the vegetables then fry for 5 minutes tossing constantly.
  • Add the cooked rice.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the beaten egg mixture.
  • Slowly combine with the cooked rice as it thickens.
  • Mix the rice, vegetables and meat until well combined and serve with a generous splashing of soy sauce.