Fragrant Beef Fried Rice
with Pickled Carrot and Peanuts
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Fragrant Beef Fried Rice in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
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Ingredients
150
Basmati Rice
1
Carrot
15
Rice Vinegar
240
British Beef Mince
15
Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree
120
Peas
25
Ketjap Manis
(Contains Soya)
15
Sambal Paste
25
Soy Sauce
(Contains Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
25
Salted Peanuts
(Contains Peanut May contain Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
1
Sugar for the Pickle
100
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Trim and peel the carrot. Use the peeler to peel long ribbons down the length of the carrot, stopping at the core.
b) In a medium bowl, add the carrot ribbons, rice vinegar and sugar for the pickle (see pantry for amount). Toss to combine and set aside for later.
a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
c) Add the ginger, garlic & lemongrass pure and cook until fragrant, 1 min.
a) Add the cooked rice and peas to the beef.
b) Stir in the ketjap manis, sambal (add less if you'd prefer things milder), soy sauce and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Stir to combine and simmer for 1-2 mins.
a) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.
b) Pour the pickling liquid from the carrot into your fried rice and stir to combine.
a) Share the beef fried rice between your bowls.
b) Top with your carrot pickle and sprinkle over the crushed peanuts to finish.
Enjoy!
