Fried rice with turnips and new peas
For this recipe, we'll cook new peas and turnips separately, then add them to rice sautéed with eggs.
515 5/5 (1 reviews)
45 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: May 25th 2025
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
3 lb + 4.8 oz new peas - 2
3 lb + 4.8 oz turnips - 3
9 eggs - 4
12 tablespoons olive oil - 5
3 lb + 2.7 oz cooked rice - 6
6 tablespoons sesame oil - 7
salt - 8
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Prepare 3 lb + 4.8 oz new peas, cut into small pieces.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Cook them in a large pot of boiling salted water.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Meanwhile, prepare 3 lb + 4.8 oz turnips.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Pour the turnips into the same cooking water and cook until tender.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Then drain and set aside.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
In a bowl, break up 9 eggs, season with salt and pepper, then whisk quickly.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 12 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, pour in the eggs.
Cook for 10 seconds maximum...
Cook for 10 seconds maximum...
Stage 9 - 1 min.
...then add 3 lb + 2.7 oz cooked rice and 6 tablespoons sesame oil, and stir immediately to mix eggs and rice.
Stage 10 - 3 min.
Add the peas and turnips and mix again.
Reheat for 2 or 3 minutes, check seasoning, and you're ready to go.
Reheat for 2 or 3 minutes, check seasoning, and you're ready to go.
Remarks
No sesame oil? Replace it with olive oil, or the oil of your choice, or even a good knob of butter.
If you don't have new peas, replace them with classic peas or snow peas.
For an extra kick, add a dash of lemon juice or soy sauce, or both, at the end of the recipe.
If you don't have new peas, replace them with classic peas or snow peas.
For an extra kick, add a dash of lemon juice or soy sauce, or both, at the end of the recipe.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 210 RDI=80 % | 700 RDI=70 % | 1,020 RDI=150 % | 5,560 RDI=280 % | 23,270 RDI: 280 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 500 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 60 RDI=5 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 460 RDI=20 % | 1,940 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 22.00 €
- Per person : 1.85 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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New peas
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Cooked rice
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Olive oil
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