'V' Garlic Prawns with Sweet chilli sauce..and Fried Rice.

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   Cook the rice in plenty of lightly salted boiling water.

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   I add tumeric to the water as I like my rice yellow in colour ..if I'm having chicken I put a chicken stock cube (bullion) in water with the rice .... or fish stock cube with the rice if I'm having prawns, shrimp or salmon just for extra flavour

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   boil the rice for about 12 minutes, until tender.

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   Drain well, rince in cold water and leave for 15-20 minutes to drain thoroughly in a colander.

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   Beat the eggs and sesame oil together.

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   Set aside

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   Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok and add the spring onions, stir fry them for 2-3 minutes until softened.

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   Add the cold cooked rice and any optional extras and stir-fry over a medium high heat for a further 2-3 minutes

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   Tip the beaten egg mixture and stir everything together until the eggs are set.

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    Season with soy sauce and black pepper then serve

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    *TIP*....you can cook the rice the day before.

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    but be sure to keep it covered and refrigerated once you have rinsed it with cold water.

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    *The Prawns.....put 75 grams of garlic butter..or ordinary butter and add 2 crushed cloves of garlic or lazy garlic to your taste in a frying pan and toss prawns in until cooked ..careful not to overcook.

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    Serve on top of rice and sprinkle some sweet chill sauce on top (optional)

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    this amount serves 4..

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    I just made half the quantity.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.