Leftovers

What to make with leftover rice?

Cooked rice makes some of the best cheap dinners, but it needs looking after. Cool it fast, keep it in the fridge for no more than a day, and only reheat it once.

Egg-fried rice with peasCheesy rice cakesRice pudding from cooked rice

1. Egg-fried rice with peas

⏲ 12 mins🍽 Serves 2♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

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  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan until shimmering.
  2. Add the peas and spring onions and fry for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and fry for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Make a well, crack in the eggs, scramble, then mix through.
  5. Season with soy and check the rice is piping hot before serving.

2. Cheesy rice cakes

⏲ 25 mins🍽 Serves 3♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Mix the rice, egg, cheese, flour and spring onions and season well.
  2. With wet hands, shape into 8 small patties.
  3. Shallow fry in a little oil for 4 minutes per side until crisp.
  4. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with salad or beans.

3. Rice pudding from cooked rice

⏲ 20 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Put the rice, milk and sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
  3. Stir in the spice and serve hot with a spoonful of jam.

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