King Prawn Egg Fried Rice
Estimated $4.68 recipe · $2.34 per serving (US / USD)
Classic takeaway-style egg fried rice with king prawns, peas, and soy.
The recipe
King Prawn Egg Fried Rice
Classic takeaway-style egg fried rice with king prawns, peas, and soy.
Ingredients
- 200g cooked king prawns
- 250g day-old cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 80g frozen peas
- 3 spring onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Estimated recipe cost
$4.68 for 2 servings · $2.34 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 |
|---|---|
| 200g cooked king prawnsPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 200g | $3.09 |
| 250g day-old cooked riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Cooked rice estimated at 3× dry weight | $0.16 |
| 2 eggsRetail benchmark · $1.67 / 12 each · Retail reference · Count stated in recipe | $0.28 |
| 80g frozen peasPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 340 g · Uses 80g | $0.35 |
| 3 spring onionsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.41 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 2 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.11 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| Estimated total | $4.68 |
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
- Make sure the rice is cold and slightly dry — day-old rice from the fridge works best. Break up any clumps.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Slice the spring onions and mince the garlic.
- Heat a wok over very high heat until smoking. Add oil, then pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble quickly for 30 seconds — remove while still slightly wet and set aside.
- Add more oil to the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry 20 seconds. Add the prawns and cook 1–2 min until pink throughout.
- Push everything to the sides. Add the rice to the centre, pressing it flat. Let it fry undisturbed for 1–2 min to develop some char, then toss.
- Add the frozen peas — they'll defrost in 1–2 min. Pour over the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together.
- Return the scrambled egg to the wok, breaking it into pieces. Scatter with spring onions and serve immediately.
Recipe notes
Day-old rice is non-negotiable for proper fried rice — freshly cooked rice goes soggy.
Estimated nutrition per serving
545 kcal · 36g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.