Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 12 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 sprigs herbs
  • 2 ounces ham
  • 2 ounces prawns
  • 3 mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons peas
  • 2 tablespoons sweetcorn
  • 2 tablespoons bamboo shoots
  • 2 tablespoons cashew nuts

Method

  • Beat the egg in a small basin.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion and fresh garlic or trim, wash and chop the spring onions.
  • Prepare the chosen extras (the peas and sweetcorn can be cooked from frozen, they will defrost in the pan).
  • Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over a moderate heat, pour in the beaten egg and fry until cooked.
  • Put the egg onto a plate and cut it into thin strips.
  • Add more oil to the pan and fry the chopped onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the chosen extras and continue stir frying for about 2-3 minutes until cooked.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and put aside.
  • Add a little more oil if needed, tip the rice into the pan and stir fry until the rice is hot and all the grains are separate.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and mix well to coat the rice.
  • Add the cooked egg and extras, and fry until everything is nice and hot.
  • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with a few snipped herbs if available.
  • Serve at once.