Today’s Tasty Pick: Egg Fried Rice

ByAsanda Mbayimbayi

Mar 6, 2026

Egg Fried Rice. Picture: The South African Poultry Association

First things first—can we all just take a moment to thank God we actually survived the first week of March?

Because wow… that one felt suspiciously longer than a normal week, didn’t it? Or was it just me?

Anyway, now that the official chairperson of today’s meeting has arrived (yes, it’s me of course), we can finally call this gathering to order and get straight to the important business of the day.

And on today’s agenda—our shining star: Egg Fried Rice.

Listen, it’s Friday. Be honest… who still has the strength to stand in the kitchen chopping a mountain of vegetables after the kind of week we just had? Not me. This week alone deserves overtime pay! So today we are keeping things quick, easy, and ridiculously delicious—because good food shouldn’t require a whole board meeting to prepare.

So without wasting any more precious Friday energy, let me show you how to whip up this simple recipe that might just become your new go-to favorite.

How to make Egg Fried Rice

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Cost per recipe: R80

Ingredients:

310 ml (1¼ cups) brown rice (or white rice mixed with lentils)
Sunflower oil, for frying
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
750 ml (3 cups) frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted
Salt and pepper
4 eggs, lightly beaten
80 ml (⅓ cup) soy sauce
80 ml (⅓ cup) sweet chilli sauce
Handful parsley, chopped (optional)

Method:

Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Drain.
Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan or wok on high and fry the onion for about 5 minutes or until browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add the eggs to the other side. Cook the eggs and scrape the pan for about 3 minutes or until just scrambled.
Stir through the rice, soy sauce and sweet chili. Cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley, if you like.

Optional: Add 2 cubed and cooked chicken breasts or 200 g crispy bacon, if you like.

*The image and recipe were supplied by The South African Poultry Association

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By Asanda Mbayimbayi

Asanda Mbayimbayi is a multi-award-winning journalist, Lifestyle & Entertainment News Editor, and accomplished storyteller whose work spans digital lifestyle, entertainment, and hard news journalism. Recognised with the prestigious Galliova People's Hero Award in both 2025 and 2026, she has established a distinctive presence in the media landscape through authentic storytelling, editorial excellence, and an ability to connect compelling narratives with the audiences they serve. With a keen instinct for identifying stories that matter and a deep understanding of the relationship between media, culture, and audience engagement, Asanda approaches journalism with a commitment to substance, accuracy, and impact. Her editorial perspective combines the curiosity of an investigative mind with the sensitivity of a storyteller, bringing clarity to complex subjects and depth to stories that shape conversations. Beyond the newsroom, Asanda's expertise extends across research, content creation, production, book editing, and motivational speaking. A qualified Bible teacher, she also draws on her faith and spiritual insight to encourage reflection, personal growth, and meaningful transformation through words. Multifaceted by experience and purpose-driven by conviction, Asanda continues to explore the power of storytelling across platforms and disciplines. Whether shaping editorial narratives, developing compelling content, researching ideas, or inspiring audiences, her work reflects a commitment to thoughtful communication, creative excellence, and stories that leave a lasting impression. At the heart of her work is a belief that storytelling is more than the art of communicating information; it is a powerful tool for informing perspectives, amplifying voices, and creating meaningful connections.

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