Microwave Egg Rice Cup
Estimated $0.78 recipe · $0.78 per serving (US / USD)
Leftover rice, egg, peas, soy, and spring onion cooked fast in a mug or bowl.
The recipe
Microwave Egg Rice Cup
Leftover rice, egg, peas, soy, and spring onion cooked fast in a mug or bowl.
Ingredients
- 180g cooked rice
- 1 egg
- Handful frozen peas
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 spring onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Estimated recipe cost
$0.78 for 1 serving · $0.78 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g cooked riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Cooked rice estimated at 3× dry weight | $0.12 |
| 1 eggRetail benchmark · $1.67 / 12 each · Retail reference · Count stated in recipe | $0.14 |
| Handful frozen peasPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 340 g · Assumes 50 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 1 tsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.02 |
| 1 spring onionPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| Estimated total | $0.78 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Tip the cooked rice into a microwave-safe mug or bowl. Mix in the frozen peas, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Make a small well in the centre of the rice. Crack the egg into the well.
- Microwave on full power for 90 seconds. Check — the egg white should be set but the yolk can still be slightly soft. If needed, microwave in 15-second bursts.
- Slice the spring onion and scatter over the top. Season with a little extra soy sauce if desired.
Recipe notes
Use cold leftover rice for the best texture.
Estimated nutrition per serving
440 kcal · 19g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.