Special Un-Fried Rice
Special Un-Fried Rice is a wholesome one-bowl main course of basmati rice, cooked chicken, ham, prawns and fluffy steamed egg, prepared entirely in the Thermomix TM7 with the Varoma. Instead of frying, gentle steam keeps everything light and full of flavour. Finished with spring onions and pepper, it makes a quick family dinner any night of the week.
About this recipe
Special Un-Fried Rice with the Thermomix TM7 is the smart answer for anyone searching for a quick weeknight dinner recipe that delivers all the takeaway flavour of fried rice without a single drop of frying oil. This recipe transforms humble basmati rice, cooked chicken, ham and peeled prawns into a fragrant, satisfying main course, while a delicate egg sheet is steamed on the Varoma tray and folded through at the end for that signature fried-rice texture. The all-in-one kitchen machine cooks the rice in seasoned chicken stock, then gently combines every ingredient so each grain stays separate and fluffy rather than clumped or greasy. Spring onions and freshly ground pepper lift the whole bowl with freshness and gentle heat. It is the perfect recipe for using up leftover chicken and ham after the weekend, for feeding hungry children who love prawns, or for preparing a generous portion of meal prep for the days ahead. If you have been looking for unfried rice recipes for your Thermomix TM7, this lighter Asian-inspired classic belongs at the top of your list.
Preparation tips
- Line the Varoma tray with well-wetted baking paper and leave a rim up the sides before pouring in the egg mixture; this prevents the delicate egg sheet from sticking and makes lifting it out in one piece much easier.
- Use cold cooked basmati rice straight from the fridge, as fresh warm rice turns sticky during combining; day-old rice keeps every grain separate and gives the authentic fried-rice mouthfeel without any frying.
- Dice the cooked chicken, ham and prawns to roughly the same size as the rice grains so every spoonful is balanced; scatter the spring onions over the finished bowl rather than mixing them in to keep their bite and colour.
- Add extra prawns and swap the ham and chicken for a handful of frozen peas and sweetcorn to make a lighter seafood-focused version; defrost and pat the prawns dry first so the rice stays fluffy.
- For a festive Christmas variation, replace the ham with leftover roast turkey and stir through a spoonful of cranberry sauce at the end for a sweet-savoury twist on classic holiday leftovers.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken, ham and prawns with diced omelette strips, edamame beans and charred pieces of smoked tofu; use a vegetable stock cube so the whole unfried rice stays plant-based and just as fragrant.
- For a festive winter variation, swap the prawns for pieces of cooked salmon, add frozen peas and a pinch of five-spice, and finish with coriander and a squeeze of lime for a celebratory citrus twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Varoma gently steams the seasoned egg mixture into a silky sheet that slices into ribbons without any frying oil. [Multi-Function]
- Whisking the eggs with salt and pepper takes just seconds in the mixing bowl, giving an evenly seasoned base for the tray. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 heats the basmati rice in chicken stock hands-free while you dice the ham, prawns and spring onions for the finishing touch. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing the basmati rice directly in the mixing bowl guarantees the correct rice-to-stock ratio for consistently fluffy grains. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the cooked chicken, prawns and rice through the seasoned bowl in one motion coats every grain evenly in about a minute. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic cloves
- spring onions
- sesame oil
- red pepper
- carrots
- water
- chicken stock cube