Indonesian fried rice with mackerel

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• eggs↗2

  lightly beaten

• red curry paste↗1 tbsp tbsp
• caster sugar↗pinch
• cooked basmati rice↗800g g

  (about 250g-300g uncooked)

• spring onions↗small bunch

  sliced

• frozen peas↗140g g
• soy sauce↗2 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra to serve

• smoked mackerel↗4

  fillets, flaked

• cucumber

  cut into half moons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Tip in the eggs and swirl to coat the base of the pan. Cook for 1 min, then flip and cook the other side until set. Remove and roughly chop into ribbons.

2. 2

   Add the curry paste and sugar and fry for 1 min. Tip in the rice and stir to coat in the paste, then add the spring onions and peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins until everything is really hot. Add the soy sauce, then gently toss through the omelette ribbons and mackerel.

3. 3

   Divide between 4 bowls and garnish with the cucumber. Serve with extra soy sauce, if you like.