Singabakhe Mphuli's Fried Rice Recipe

“The reason I chose to share this recipe is because it reminds me of my mom and my family. My mom is the one who taught me how to make this recipe and how to spice it up to suit my preference in my fried rice.”

— Singabakhe Mphuli

Try this recipe created by student chef Singabakhe Mphuli, a comforting fried rice recipe brings together simple vegetables, savoury bacon, smoked pork sausage and warm spices in a family-inspired dish full of flavour.

A Family-Inspired Fried Rice Recipe with Student Chef Flair

Yields: 4 Portions

Ingredients

1 cup of white rice
5ml oil, sunflower
135g sliced onion
93g of yellow pepper
79g of red pepper
109g of carrots
Two cloves of garlic
185g of mushrooms
118g green beans
130g of smoked pork sausage
117g of bacon
1 teaspoon of Durban masala
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of Oryx salt and pepper

METHOD

First, rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
Cook the rice on the stove for 15 to 20 minutes until it is cooked.
Strain the rice and leave it on the side to cool so that it does not overcook.
Chop all your vegetables and meat into your preferred shapes and sizes.
Heat up a pan on low heat. Add a teaspoon of oil and allow it to heat slightly. Add the onions, peppers, carrots and garlic. Mix everything together and cook until slightly softened.
Then add the mushrooms, green beans, sausage and bacon and mix well.
Combine all your spices and add them to the mixed vegetables. When the vegetables are bright in colour and cooked, set them aside.
In another pan, switch on the stove and add your rice.
Add the cooked vegetables and mix everything together.
Taste and adjust the spices or salt if needed.

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FAQs

1. Who created this fried rice recipe?
This fried rice recipe was created by Singabakhe Mphuli, a student chef at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.

2. What makes this fried rice recipe special?
It is inspired by Singabakhe Mphuli’s mother and family, with spices and ingredients adjusted to suit personal taste.

3. What ingredients are used in this fried rice?
The recipe includes white rice, onion, peppers, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, green beans, smoked pork sausage, bacon, Durban masala, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper.

4. How many portions does this fried rice recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 portions.

5. Can the seasoning be adjusted?
Yes. The recipe encourages tasting at the end and adjusting the spices or salt as needed.