Egg Fried Rice with Frozen Peas

This is the ultimate cheap, fast meal. Leftover rice (or a sachet of instant rice) stir-fried with an egg, a handful of frozen peas, and a splash of soy sauce. It's warm, savoury, and takes about three minutes.

Approx cost per serving: £0.40

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 150g cooked rice (leftover is perfect, or 1 sachet instant rice, 25p)
• 1 egg (18p)
• A handful of frozen peas (10p)
• 1 tsp soy sauce (2p)
• A drizzle of oil

Method:

1. Heat a little oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the cold rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
2. Push the rice to one side. Crack the egg into the empty space and scramble it quickly.
3. Add the frozen peas and soy sauce. Stir everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the peas are hot.

Why it's gut-friendly: Rice is easily digestible, especially when cooled and reheated (which creates resistant starch). Peas add fibre. Eggs provide protein. A very gentle, quick meal.