Thai fried rice with prawns & peas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
9%
Thai fried rice with prawns & peas
20 min.
4
315kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your lunchtime routine or need a delicious side dish for your next meal, look no further than this vibrant Thai Fried Rice with Prawns and Peas! This dish is not only a dazzling showcase of flavors, but it's also quick and easy to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual lunch gathering, this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

Imagine the sizzle of fresh prawns, the aroma of garlic, and the crunch of perfectly cooked peas all wrapped in tender grains of brown rice. Adding a hint of heat with fresh red chilli and a touch of umami with dark soy and fish sauces creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Plus, the addition of fluffy fried eggs on top not only enhances the dish's protein content but also provides a creamy finish that balances the flavors beautifully.

This Thai Fried Rice is versatile enough to stand alone as a satisfying main course or to be served as an exceptional side dish. With a caloric value of just 315 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. So, roll up your sleeves and bring a taste of Thailand into your kitchen with this delightful recipe that’s sure to impress both family and friends!

Ingredients

  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  •  onion red halved sliced
  •  garlic clove sliced
  •  to 5 chilies red sliced
  • 250 shrimp raw peeled
  • 300 brown rice cooked uncooked ( 140g rice)
  • 75 pea-mond dressing frozen
  • tbsp soya sauce dark
  • tbsp fish sauce 
  • small bunch cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • large eggs 
  • servings chilli sauce (optional- we used sriracha)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok, add the onion, garlic and chilli, and cook for 2-3 mins until golden.
  2. Add the prawns and cook for 1 min. Tip in the rice and peas, and keep tossing until very hot.
  3. Add the soy and fish sauce, then stir through the chopped coriander. Keep warm while you fry the eggs.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs with some seasoning. Divide the fried rice mix between 4 bowls and top each with a fried egg.
  5. Serve scattered with coriander, with chilli sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein29.67%
Fat36.22%
Carbs34.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.55
Glycemic Load
10.71
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.576521852742%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.02kcal
15.75%
Fat:12.7g
19.54%
Saturated Fat:2.83g
17.71%
Carbohydrates:26.92g
8.97%
Net Carbohydrates:23.59g
8.58%
Sugar:3.32g
3.69%
Cholesterol:286.63mg
95.54%
Sodium:764.78mg
33.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.41g
46.82%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.47%
Phosphorus:341.98mg
34.2%
Selenium:16.69µg
23.84%
Vitamin C:19.31mg
23.4%
Copper:0.43mg
21.7%
Magnesium:86.72mg
21.68%
Vitamin K:20.88µg
19.89%
Folate:77.7µg
19.43%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.69%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.42%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.47%
Iron:2.45mg
13.59%
Fiber:3.33g
13.34%
Potassium:460.68mg
13.16%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.37%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.84%
Vitamin A:516.1IU
10.32%
Calcium:94.79mg
9.48%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.45%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.07%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.78%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.67%