Bring colour and flavour to lunchtime with Grace Sardine Fried Rice, a hearty and easy meal that is perfect for busy school days. With a combination of rice, vegetables and sardines, this recipe makes good use of pantry favourites to create a satisfying dish.

Grace Jasmine Rice is tossed with Grace Sardines and Grace Mixed Vegetables, while Grace Jamaican Green Seasoning and Caribbean Traditions All-Purpose Seasoning add flavour throughout. Soy sauce brings everything together, with egg and sesame oil offering optional additions for even more texture and taste.

Serve it hot or allow it to cool before packing it into a lunchbox. Either way, this simple and flavourful meal makes back-to-school lunchtime a Good Move.

Ingredients

Key ingredients for a flavourful and nutritious lunch by Grace! 

Makes: 3-4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

3 cups cooked and cooled Grace Jasmine Rice

1 can Grace Sardines, drained and broken into large pieces

1 small can Grace Mixed Vegetables, drained

1 tbsp Grace Jamaican Green Seasoning

1 tsp Caribbean Traditions All-Purpose Seasoning

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Grace Vegetable Oil

1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

1 egg, beaten (optional)

Caribbean Traditions Black Pepper, to taste

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Method

1. Heat the Grace Vegetable Oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add the Grace Jamaican Green Seasoning to the hot oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the Grace Jamaican Green Seasoning to the hot oil and stir-fry for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add the Grace Mixed Vegetables and Caribbean Traditions All-Purpose Seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Add Grace Mixed Vegetables to the pot and cook until heated through.

4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add beaten egg and scramble until just set, then push to the side with the vegetables.

5. Add Grace Sardines and gently break apart, keeping some pieces intact for texture and visual appeal. Season with Caribbean Traditions Black Pepper.

Add the Grace Sardines to the pan, and gently break them apart as desired, keeping some pieces intact.

6. Add the cooled Grace Jasmine Rice and toss everything together until well-combined.

After adding the Grace Jasmine Rice, toss everything together with soy sauce and sesame oil for added flavour.

7. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, if using, and continue tossing until the rice is evenly seasoned and heated through.

Continue tossing until the rice is evenly seasoned and heated through.

8. Serve hot or allow to cool before packing into a bento box.

Serve hot or allow to cool before packing into a lunch box.