Microwave Fried Rice

5m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In


"This is based on mummamills recipe at food, which I have made some minor changes to which suit us better. Sometimes I will also add shredded chicken (which I warm in the microwave) just before serving to make a complete meal rather than as a side."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (258.3 g)
  • Calories 432.8
  • Total Fat - 20.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 30.6 mg
  • Sodium - 829.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 52.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 5.4 g
  • Sugars - 1.6 g
  • Protein - 9.3 g
  • Calcium - 53.1 mg
  • Iron - 1.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 5.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Put from rice to soy sauce in a microwave safe container and stir and then cover.

Step 2

Microwave on high for twenty minutes, at the 15 minutes point add the prawns.

Step 3

Leave for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir and serve.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting frozen vegetables, be sure to check the expiration date.
  • For the bacon, use a lean Canadian style bacon to reduce fat content.

  • Replace bacon with mushrooms - This substitution is great for vegetarians, and mushrooms provide a similar texture and flavor to bacon.
  • Replace shrimp with tofu - This substitution is great for those who are allergic to seafood, and tofu provides a similar texture and flavor to shrimp.

Vegetarian Fried Rice Replace the bacon slices with 1/2 cup of diced firm tofu and the shrimp with 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms.



Garlic-Ginger Broccoli: Garlic-Ginger Broccoli is a great side dish to pair with the Microwave Fried Rice. It is full of flavor with a hint of sweetness from the garlic and ginger, and the broccoli is cooked to a crisp-tender texture. It is a great way to add some extra nutrition to the meal, and the flavors complement the fried rice perfectly.


Teriyaki Tofu: Teriyaki Tofu is a delicious and nutritious dish that pairs perfectly with the Microwave Fried Rice. It is full of flavor from the teriyaki sauce, and the tofu is cooked until it is lightly browned and crispy. The sweetness of the teriyaki sauce complements the savory flavor of the fried rice, and the tofu provides a great source of protein. This dish is a great way to add more nutrition to the meal.




FAQ

Q: How much oil should I use for this recipe? A: 2 tablespoons of either peanut oil or vegetable oil.



Q: What is the best way to store fresh herbs?

A: Fresh herbs can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed plastic bag with a damp paper towel. You can also store them in a jar of water, like a bouquet of flowers, with the stems in water and the leaves above the water line.

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Fun facts:

Fried rice is believed to have originated in the Sui Dynasty of China (581-618 CE).

Famous celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has a recipe for fried rice that includes bacon, peas, carrots, garlic, and egg.