Red Vietnamese Fried Rice

Step 1

Melt most of the butter in a large non-stick skillet over high heat (save a dab for scrambling eggs).

Step 2

Add garlic, cook for 10 seconds.

Step 3

Add ham, stir for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add peas, stir for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Rice and tomato paste - Add rice and tomato paste, cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Sauces - Add fish sauce, soy and sugar, cook 1 minute to get a bit of nice caramelisation on the tomatoey rice.

Step 7

Scramble eggs - Push rice to one side of the pan. In the cleared space, melt reserved butter then pour in the egg and scramble until just set.

Step 8

Serve - Toss cooked egg through the rice. Serve!