Home ec chicken patties

Home ec burgers

Basic Hamburger Recipe

Ingredients - Serves 4

• 250g lean beef or lamb mince

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 egg

• 1cup soft white breadcrumbs

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tsp oil

Method

1. Mix the mince, onion, egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings

together.

2. Using wet hands shape into 4 flat patties of equal size.

3. Heat oil in a frying pan, add patties and cook for about 5

minutes each side or until cooked through.

4. Serve between buns or bread with desired fillings.

Home ec fried rice

FRIED RICE

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 bacon rashers, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 2 shallots, trimmed, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus extra to serve

Method

1. Cook the rice in a large saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and leave to cool ( http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-rice-on-the-stove-44333).
2. Prepare vegetables and bacon: Chop bacon. Peel and grate carrot. Finely slice shallots.
3. Using a whisk, lightly beat eggs in a small bowl. Heat oil in non-stick wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add eggs. Swirl over base to form an omelette. Cook 2 minutes. Turnover. Cook 2 minutes until set. Transfer to a chopping board. Set aside to cool slightly. Cut into short strips.
4. Add bacon to wok. Cook 4 minutes until light golden. Add carrot. Stir fry 1 minute. Add shallots, peas and rice. Cook, stirring, 3-4 minutes. Add egg and soy sauce. Stir until heated through. Serve immediately, with extra soy.

FRIED RICE

Perishable Ingredients: Best before or Used by Date:

Bacon, carrots, peas and corn, eggs

Equipment Required and Why:

A wooden spoon to stir the rice and stir all the ingredients together

Whisk to whisk the egg

Measuring cups to measure the rice

A fork to eat it with

Bowl to put the food in

Where and How will you store left overs? Why? (think about time, cover, temp)

In the fridge, cover it with a lid

If you brought this meal takeaway, what would you need to be mindful of? …
Cross contamination, allergies,