Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice

Per serving

311kcal
21гProteins
10гFats
32гCarbs

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • sunflower oil2 tsp tsp
  • spring onionsbunch bunch

    greens and whites separated, both sliced

  • green pepper1

    deseeded and chopped into small chunks

  • pineapple140g g

    chopped into bite-sized chunks

  • Thai green curry paste3 tbsp tbsp
  • light soy sauce4 tsp tsp

    plus extra to serve

  • cooked basmati rice300g g

    (brown, white or a mix - about 140g uncooked rice)

  • large eggs2

    beaten

  • frozen peas140g g
  • can bamboo shoots225g g

    drained

  • frozen prawns250g g

    cooked or raw

  • limes2-3

    1 juiced, the rest cut into wedges to serve

  • handful coriander

    leaves (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick frying pan and fry the spring onion whites for 2 mins until softened. Stir in the pepper for 1 min, followed by the pineapple for 1 min more, then stir in the green curry paste and soy sauce.

  2. 2

    Add the rice, stir-frying until piping hot, then push the rice to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs on the other side. Stir the peas, bamboo shoots and prawns into the rice and eggs, then heat through for 2 mins until the prawns are hot and the peas tender. Finally, stir in the spring onion greens, lime juice and coriander, if using. Spoon into bowls and serve with extra lime wedges and soy sauce.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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