If you prefer your broccoli softer, blanch it first. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the tenderstem broccoli and cook for 1–2 minutes, then drain well. Add it to the pan with the garlic and chilli and cook for 1–2 minutes to finish.

Using microwave pouch rice straight from the packet works best because it’s slightly drier and fries well. Cooked leftover rice can also be used. Break it up before adding to the pan.

The beef mince can be swapped for turkey mince, chicken mince, plant-based mince. Cooking time stays the same.

Adjust the sriracha depending on your heat preference. For a milder version, start with 1 tbsp instead of 1½ tbsp.

You can easily add more veg if you like. Good options include peas, sweetcorn, diced peppers, shredded cabbage. Add them with the carrot.

If you don’t have dark soy sauce, replace it with extra light soy sauce. The colour will just be slightly lighter.

Regular broccoli florets can be used instead of tenderstem. They may need an extra minute or two to cook.

Fried rice works best on high heat in a wide pan or wok so the rice fries rather than steams. Tip: Use a large frying pan or wok so the rice can fry properly.