{"product_id":"plancha-fried-rice","title":"Plancha Fried Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eMove over, wok — we're taking fried rice outdoors. Cooking rice on a hot plancha gives you that same smoky, slightly charred magic you'd get from a screaming-hot wok, and honestly it might just be better. The key is day-old rice, straight from the fridge. Fresh rice will steam and clump; chilled rice will fry and crisp. Get this right and you'll never go back to the hob version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e555g cooked jasmine rice, completely chilled (day-old from the fridge is ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45ml sesame oil, divided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon garlic herb butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150g diced chicken breast or cooked prawns (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 medium carrot, finely diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 medium onion, finely diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75g frozen peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 eggs, beaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45ml soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 spring onions, finely sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSesame seeds, to garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethod\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your plancha to medium-high heat. Once hot, add 15ml of the sesame oil and let it shimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using chicken breast, cook it on the plancha for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through with no pink remaining. If using cooked prawns, add them for just 1–2 minutes to heat through — they only need warming, not cooking. Set the protein aside on a warm plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd another splash of oil and fry the diced carrot and onion, stirring regularly, for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the frozen peas and cook for a further minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the vegetables to one side of the plancha. Add the minced garlic to the cleared space and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour the beaten eggs onto the other side and scramble gently until just set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring everything together — vegetables, egg, and your protein — and mix well across the plancha surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the remaining sesame oil and the garlic herb butter. Tip the chilled rice onto the plancha, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Keep everything moving and mix thoroughly so the rice picks up all that flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice. Stir well to distribute evenly, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep cooking and tossing for another 2–3 minutes until the rice is piping hot throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter over the sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve straight from the plancha — fried rice waits for no one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp class=\"recipe-attribution\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published by Bull BBQ. Adapted for UK audiences by Cedar Kitchen in the Garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitchen in the Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58111577588096,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/0622\/4577\/files\/plancha-fried-rice-2688481.jpg?v=1779121030","url":"https:\/\/kitcheninthegarden.co.uk\/products\/plancha-fried-rice","provider":"Kitchen In The Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}