Cantonese Rice

Cantonese Rice

Preparation: 5 minutes 

Total time: 25 minutes 

Serving: for 4 persons 

Difficulty:easy

Nutritional values ​​per serving: 1632 kJ / 391 kcal / Proteins 18 g / Carbohydrates 53 g / Fats 11 g

 INGREDIENTS:

• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pinches of pepper
• 60 grams onion, halved
• 15 grams olive oil
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• 800 grams water
• 250 grams basmati rice
• 60 grams fresh peas
• 60 grams smoked ham, cut into small cubes
• 100 grams red bell pepper, cut into small dice
• 100 grams green bell pepper, cut into small dice
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2-3 sprigs of fresh cilantro, chopped

PREPARATION:

1. Place a frying pan on the stovetop and add olive oil. Turn heat to medium low and allow oil to heat for a couple of minutes.
2. Add veggies. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
3. Stir in cooked rice, ham, salt and pepper.
4. Add soy sauce and mix until all ingredients are coated. Allow everything to cook together for a few minutes and then push to one side of the pan.
5. Spray exposed portion of the pan with a bit of nonstick cooking spray (a little butter or additional olive oil will also work). Whisk eggs and pour them into the greased open space.
6. Scramble the eggs carefully and avoid mixing them with other ingredients until fully cooked.
7. Once eggs are fully cooked, mix them with the other ingredients. Stir in fresh chopped coriander (cilantro) and green onion.
8. Serve the rice. Top with additional fresh coriander, soy sauce, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!