Whip-round-the-fridge rice

Whip-round-the-fridge rice

This recipe is great for using up leftovers. Feel free to bung anything in - it's always delicious

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Method

  1. Boil a pan of water, then add the rice. Cook for 8-10 mins until cooked but still firm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan. Fry the bacon pieces until crisp and tip onto a plate. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. Drain the rice then add to the pan with the crispy bacon, butter, frozen peas and chicken. Heat through, stirring all the time until piping hot. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, soy sauce and seasoning, if it needs it, to finish.

489 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 4g, sugar 5.3g, salt 2.29 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2009.

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  • 23 September 2009

    Ruth commented on this recipe

    Really yummy! A real staple because it can be just thrown together at the last minute!! It is also nice with a tablespoon of Thai fish sauce too!

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  • 23 October 2009

    happy girl commented on this recipe

    ive been doing this sort of recipe for years.as you said,it always tastes good.i have always called "it throw it all in"!

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  • 01 July 2010

    briana commented on this recipe

    Consider replacing the butter with a small amount of fish sauce (as someone else mentioned) to give it a more Asian flavour.

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  • 11 November 2010

    vegetarian recipes commented on this recipe

    jean. this could easily be turned into vegetarian by using meat free chicken style pieces or firm tofu

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  • 11 November 2010

    Marion commented on this recipe

    Hi, I too have been making this for years, but usually add some raisins or dried apricot chopped small, also always add a handful of peanuts, adds a nice crunch....

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  • 11 November 2010

    Marion rated this recipe

    4 stars

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  • 11 November 2010

    Geraldine commented on this recipe

    I call this type of dish a "Gerry's Bitza" or a "Cambridge Special" It is different every time but always goes down well.

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    13 November 2010

    SGx commented on this recipe

    This is an old favourite of mine, too. Never tried fish sauce though, sounds like a great idea. I find peas fry up nicer straight from frozen than boiling them separately!

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  • 20 November 2010

    amanda rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    absolutly great, simple healthy food, especially if you have a tight budget.

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  • 26 April 2011

    Jane rated this recipe

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  • 14 September 2011

    Magic Maggie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very nice. I didn't use oil to fry the bacon - just let the fat render (much lighter and healthier). Next time will add some snipped herbs and a bit of chilli powder.

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  • 17 January 2012

    Jenni Godsland rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was delicious; my 7 year old ate it all up which is always a bonus. I made half and this happily fed 3. I added a bit more bacon but a great way to use up leftover brown meat from a chicken (I've got very bored of pie or curry)

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 - 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

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489 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 69g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 4g, sugar 5.3g, salt 2.29 g

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