Stir-Fried Rice with Cabbage & Bacon

This Chinese-style stir-fried rice dish combines savory bacon and fresh cabbage, making it a perfect side for chicken or duck. Ready in just 10-15 minutes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 100g unsmoked lardons (diced bacon)
  • 200g Savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 1 bunch spring onions, sliced at an angle
  • 2 x 250g packs cooked basmati rice
  • 200g frozen petits pois

Instructions

  1. Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced bacon (lardons) and fry for about 1 minute until slightly crispy.
  3. Stir in the shredded cabbage and sliced spring onions, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons of water and any reserved duck marinade if available.
  5. Top with the cooked basmati rice and frozen petits pois, then cover the pan.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  7. Remove the lid, toss the ingredients well, and serve hot.

Nutritional Information

212 kcal per serving
8g fat
2g saturates
29g carbs
1g sugars
3g fibre
8g protein
0.97g salt