Tom yum fried rice
Hot, sour and fragrant fried rice with prawns, lemongrass and lime leaf.
- Time25 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the rice in boiling water for 12 minutes, drain, spread on a tray and cool.
12 min - 2
Heat half the oil in a wok. Stir fry the prawns for 2 minutes until pink, then remove.
2 min - 3
Add the rest of the oil and the mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Push to the side, add the eggs and scramble for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the rice and tom yum paste. Stir fry for 4 minutes until the rice is hot and coated.
4 min - 6
Return the prawns with the lime leaves, fish sauce, lime juice and spring onions. Toss and top with coriander.
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