Microwave Fried Rice

mummamills's Note:

FRIED RICE (NOT!) Thats what my kids call this!! I got this recipe from my friend Bev, and it is a quick and easy side dish, that can be padded out with a few more veggies. I would suggest that you dont "muck around" with this too much the first time you make it, as I have tried to be too clever and it hasnt worked out as well!!! having said that, I have to say I usually add garlic and ginger, and I am sure you have a favorite ingredient you would like to add :)

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup rice (I use long grain, Jasmine or Basmati)
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup chopped vegetable (fresh or frozen)
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 slices bacon , chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions:

1. put all ingredients into a microwave safe container. Stir and Cover.
2. Microwave on high for twenty minutes.
3. Leave for about 5 minutes.
4. Stir, and serve.

Reviews

[awalde]

Really very easy, great for fast meals that can be prepared in advance. Very flexible recipe.
1 cup of rice and vegetables serves 4 peoples.
I used a wild rice mix, fresh vegetables (zucchini, carrots and green onions), 1 tablespoon roasted onions and 1 tablespoon vegetable with sesam oil.
I added 1more tablespoon soya sauce.
Great thaks for sharing this recipe.

[Baby Kato]

What a great recipe mummamills. So quick and easy to make and it tasted wonderful. I was unsure about the ketchup but it worked great, the flavor was excellent. We loved this dish. I used long grain rice and for vegetables I added sweet and hot red chilies, sweet onion, frozen peas and garnished with green onions. Into my keeper box this goes, thanks so much for sharing.

[Elizabeth]

To me, this doesn't taste anything like real fried rice, but that doesn't mean it's not a tasty side dish all on its own. I made a half-recipe and added thinly sliced celery and diced red bell pepper. At high altitude, I had to add at least 50% more water and increase the cooking time by 5 minutes. Honestly, it would have been quicker for me to make this on the stove, and maybe I will next time. Because there WILL be a next time. :-) Thanks for sharing!