Affordable & Easy Fried Rice

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly, easy meal-prep recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavour, this fried rice is for you. Using frozen veggies and pantry staples, it’s an adaptable and affordable meal you can whip up in under 15 minutes!

Why It's Budget-Friendly

• Frozen Veggies: Frozen vegetables are a great, cost-effective choice because they’re harvested and frozen at their peak freshness, preserving nutrients and flavor while being more affordable than fresh produce.

• Leftovers-Friendly: This dish is also ideal for reducing food waste, as you can add almost any leftover vegetables you have on hand, like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.

• Pantry Staples: Ingredients like rice, eggs, and soy sauce are inexpensive and long-lasting, making them ideal for a budget-conscious kitchen.

Affordable & Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients

2 tsp sesame oil (or any oil or butter you have)

500gm beef mince

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

250g frozen mixed veggies

50g frozen peas

2 packets of jasmine rice (or any leftover cooked rice)

1 tbsp oyster sauce

2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)

1/2 bunch spring onions, chopped (whites and greens seperated)

3 eggs

Method

1. Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.

2. In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil and add the whites of the spring onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add in the minced meat, breaking ti down and cook until browned.

3. Add the frozen veggies. Sauté until they are warmed through.

4. Add the rice, oyster sauce, and tamari, stirring for about a minute to combine.

5. Push the rice mixture to one side and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan. Once the eggs are nearly cooked, break them up and mix them into the rice.

6. Stir through chopped greens of the spring onions.

This fried rice is versatile and incredibly forgiving—perfect for customising with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy!