Black Pepper Fried Rice recipe

Name: Black Pepper Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 large pepper, sliced Pepper; 300 g Cooked rice; 1 tbsp Plain cooking oil; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1 tbsp, if needed Water

A speedy, fragrant fried rice where bold black pepper brings warmth and bite to every forkful. It is a satisfying everyday dish that works beautifully as a light lunch or quick dinner.

20 min · Easy · Chinese Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

1 large pepper, sliced Pepper
300 g Cooked rice
1 tbsp Plain cooking oil
1 tbsp Soy sauce
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
1 tbsp, if needed Water

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	257 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbohydrates	38 g
Fat	9 g
Saturated fat	1.2 g
Fibre	1.8 g
Sugar	1.6 g
Sodium	720 mg

Why this works

A simple, energy-dense rice dish that is moderate in fat and low in protein and fibre, with sodium likely elevated from soy sauce and added salt.

Vitamin C from pepper. The large pepper contributes vitamin C and some carotenoids, supporting immune function and antioxidant intake.

Sodium concern. Soy sauce plus added salt can make this dish relatively high in sodium, which is worth watching if you are limiting salt.

Low protein content. With rice and pepper as the main ingredients, this meal is not a strong source of protein unless served with beans, egg, tofu, chicken or fish.

Method

Cook the rice and leave it to cool slightly if possible.
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over a high heat.
Add the pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the rice and toss well to coat in the oil and pepper.
Splash in the soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper if needed.
Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until piping hot, then serve immediately.

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