Burmese Breakfast Fried Rice

Submitted by Authentic Burmese

"This popular breakfast dish is also enjoyed as a light meal anytime of the day. Totally vegan but also a satisfying comfort food. Can be topped with a sunny side up fried egg to make it a hearty breakfast. Easy, economical and easy on our planet."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup dry whole yellow peas
• 4 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 medium onion
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

directions

1. Cook yellow peas along with brown sugar in rice cooker with water filled up to 4 cup mark for rice. Partially cover the rice cooker with lid to prevent overflowing during cooking. It will take about 45 min to cook.
2. Set wok or heavy skillet on medium heat.
3. Slice onion thinly and fry in peanut oil until golden and fragrant stirring continuously to prevent burning.
4. Add cooked rice to wok and stir-fry for 5 minute.
5. Add dark soy sauce to rice.
6. Scatter 1 cup of cooked yellow peas over rice and stir-fry for another 5 minute.
7. Serve hot accompanied by sweet milk tea.
8. remaining cooked peas can be packed and frozen for later use.

Reviews

[Sushila M.]

My husband was born in Burma and raves about the fried rice. Where can I buy burmese-pe-byouk here in the USA? We live in Florida. Thanks