Spicy Prawn Fried Rice From New Zealand Recipe

Name: Spicy Prawn Fried Rice From New Zealand
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 (450 g) bag shrimp, frozen, raw, thawed; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 spring onions, sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, sweet; 1 tablespoon dark soya sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional); lime juice (1 lime or may substitute 1 lemon); 3 cups cooked rice; 100 g snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (450 g) bag shrimp, frozen, raw, thawed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 spring onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce, sweet
1 tablespoon dark soya sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
lime juice (1 lime or may substitute 1 lemon)
3 cups cooked rice
100 g snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced

1
1. Pour the beaten eggs into a hot, lightly greased frying pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until eggs are set, then turn the omelette onto a chopping board, cool, roll up and slice thinly.
2
Pat prawns dry with paper towels and heat sesame oil in a wok or open deep frying pan, add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, then set aside and keep warm.
3
Add spring onions and garlic and stir-fry over medium heat for 1 minute, next add the sweet thai chilli sauce, dark soya sauce, fish sauce and lime juice.
4
Return the prawns to the wok with the cooked rice and snow peas and toss together in the sauces.
5
Continue stir-frying until the rice and prawns are hot, then carefully stir through the sliced omelette and enjoy.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1 (450 g) bag shrimp, frozen, raw, thawed, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 spring onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Prawn Fried Rice From New Zealand falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Prawn Fried Rice From New Zealand

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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