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Ketchup Fried Rice

This recipe for ketchup fried rice is a delicious fusion of flavors that is easy to make. Perfect for those busy weeknights, last minute dinner parties, or even pot lucks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons ketchup or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil e.g. vegetable oil
  • 90 grams (3.17 ounces) small brown onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup (61 grams, 2.20 ounces) carrot, diced and blanched
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 3 cups (360 grams, 12.70 ounces) day old cooked basmati rice
  • 70 grams (2.47 ounces) frozen green peas defrosted
  • ½ cup (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) green (spring) onions finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted, optional to garnish
  • fried egg optional, to garnish

Instructions

For the sauce
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  1. In a small bowl mix the ketchup and soy sauce. Set aside.
For the rice
  1. Heat cooking oil in a wok or deep frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the finely chopped brown onion and carrot. Cook until the onion starts to become golden brown and carrot has softened. Then add the minced garlic. Cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes. See note 1.
  2. Add the cooked basmati rice. Break up any clumps of rice and stir through the carrot, onion, and garlic. Stir fry the rice for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Next, add the green peas and green onions. Toss through and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the sauce and continue to stir fry for a further 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Season with salt to taste, add more ketchup if desired. Turn off heat and serve. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and a fried egg if desired.

Notes

  • Stir frequently to avoid burning your garlic.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serve (does not include toppings) Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serve (does not include toppings)
Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.