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Chicken And Prawns Mauritian Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Mauritian Fried Rice reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending influences from Chinese, Indian, and Creole cuisines. This dish is often enjoyed as a street food staple, showcasing the island's love for vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Today, it is a popular home-cooked meal, celebrated for its versatility and ability to incorporate leftover ingredients.

MauritianMUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice
1½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, green peas, mini gherkin cucumbers, carrots, and corns)
2 medium eggs
1 cup chopped chicken meat
1 cup prawns
1 tbsp mushroom sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp white sugar
pepper
ajinomoto

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein and more affordable than prawns.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Chicken thighs are juicier and cheaper than breasts.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are often less salty.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: garam masala

💰Cheaper: cumin and turmeric

Garam masala offers a complex flavor without additional cost.

1

Wash the rice several times.

2

Prepare mixed vegetables by combining peas, green peas, mini gherkin cucumbers, carrots, and corns.

3

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and add the chopped chicken meat; cook until browned.

4

Add prawns and cook until they turn pink.

5

Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook until tender.

6

Add the washed rice and stir to combine with the chicken and vegetables.

7

In a bowl, beat the eggs and pour them into the skillet; scramble until cooked through.

8

Add mushroom sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and white sugar; mix thoroughly.

9

Season with pepper and ajinomoto to taste; stir well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Mauritian Fried RiceFried Rice with Chicken and Prawns

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