Chinese New Year “The year of the tiger” is here. What better way to celebrate, than preparing a healthy, delicious and easy to make recipe full of flavours and simple ingredients.

This classic dish can also be made as a vegetarian option by substituting the chicken with vegetables of your choice.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup long rice


• 2 eggs (beaten)


• 2 tsp sesame oil


• 3 tbsp fish sauce


• 2 tbsp vegetable oil


• 500g/2 chicken breast


• 100g frozen peas (finely chopped)


• 2 tbs garlic cloves (finely chopped)


• 1 small onion (finely chopped)


• 3 tbsp spring onions (finely chopped)


• 3 tbs fresh coriander (finely chopped)


• 3 small red chillies (de-seeded and chopped)


• Salt and pepper

To garnish:

• 1 lime (cut into wedges)


• 4 fried eggs

Serves : 7

Cooks In : 50 min

Difficulty : Easy

Preparation Method :

1. Prepare the cup of rice as normal with 2 cups of water and salt.
2. Spread the rice on a big plate and leave it cool.
3. Beat the eggs with salt and sesame oil. Set aside.
4. Cut the chicken into 1 cm dice and season with salt.
5. Heat a wok or a large frying pan over a high heat and add the oil. When is very hot and slightly smoking, add the garlic, onion and ½ teaspoon of pepper and stir fry for 2 minutes. Then add the chicken and stir fry for another 3 minutes or until done.
6. Add the fish sauce, spring onions, peas (optional), coriander and chillies and stir fry for 2 minutes.
7. Finally, add rice and the egg mixture, and continue to stir-fry for another minute or two and serve. 

Tips :

Serve with lime wedges and the fried eggs on top (optional).