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Weeknight Prawn Fried Rice

Weeknight Prawn Fried Rice

with Sambal Mayo, Mushrooms and Pak Choi
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 15, 2026
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Calories
483 kcal
Protein
18g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Crustaceans
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

120 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

1 unit(s)

Pak Choi

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

½ unit(s)

Lime

15 grams

Sambal Paste

1 sachet(s)

Indonesian Style Spice Mix

15 grams

Ginger Puree

10 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

20 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Energy (kJ)2021 kJ
Energy (kcal)483 kcal
Fat11.7 g
of which saturates1.1 g
Carbohydrate76.4 g
of which sugars14.9 g
Dietary Fibre3.1 g
Protein18 g
Salt3.06 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Sieve
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Pan
Bowl
Garlic Press

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with ¼ tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve, then pop it on top of the pan and allow to steam.

Cook the Prawns
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Drain the prawns.

b) Once hot, add the prawns and sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.

c) Stir-fry until golden brown all over, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns. Cook so they're opaque in the middle.

Prep Time
3

a) Meanwhile, trim the pak choi, then thinly slice widthways. 

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Cut the lime into wedges (see ingredients for amount).

d) In a small bowl, mix together the sambal and mayo (see pantry for amount).

Bring on the Flavour
4

a) Once the prawns are cooked, add the Indonesian style spice mixginger puree, garlic and pak choi to the pan.

b) Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 2 mins.

Combine and Stir
5

a) Lower the heat to medium, then add the soy, ketjap manis and honey (see pantry for amount). Stir to combine.

b) Stir through the cooked rice and cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Add a good squeeze of lime juice from a lime wedge, then remove the pan from the heat. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more lime juice if needed.

d) Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.

Finish and Serve
6

a) Share the prawn fried rice between your bowls.

b) Drizzle over the sambal mayo.

c) Serve with any remaining lime wedges for squeezing over.

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