Rice and peas


Rice and peas
This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
137 K 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
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Last modified on: September 1st 2013
For 8 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 8 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Stage 1 - 2 min.
Rice and peas
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and tip in the peas. Cook them for just 2 minutes.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Rice and peas
Drain and set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.
Rice and peas
Cut 400 g cooked chicken into small pieces.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Rice and peas

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Rice and peas
Pour 6 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat.

Add the shallot, cook for 1 minute then salt and pepper.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Rice and peas
Add the chicken and mix.

Stage 7 - 5 min.
Rice and peas
Add 6 tablespoons liquid cream and bring to the boil.

Stage 8 - 2 min.
Rice and peas
Add 400 g cooked rice and mix.

Stage 9 - 3 min.
Rice and peas
Lastly, add the peas and a few chopped fresh herbs.

Your dish is ready.
Remarks
The proportions in this recipe are mainly for guidance, so feel free to adapt it to whatever leftovers you have in the fridge and your own taste.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe1,560 RDI=600 %310 RDI=30 %930 RDI=140 %2,460 RDI=120 %10,290 RDI: 120 %
Per 100 g110 RDI=40 %20 RDI=2 %60 RDI=10 %170 RDI=9 %720 RDI: 9 %
Per person200 RDI=80 %40 RDI=4 %120 RDI=20 %310 RDI=20 %1,290 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Celery, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 people : 5.15 €
  • Per person : 0.65 €

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