Southeast Asian-style meatballs and fried rice recipe

Name: Southeast Asian-style meatballs and fried rice
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 beef meatballs, or Tesco Plant Chef Meat-free Balls; 2 ½ tbsp nasi goreng paste; 250g pack pak choi, quartered, leaving the root attached; 250g pouch microweavable basmati rice; 2 large eggs, beaten, or 400g tin chickpeas, washed and drained; chopped fresh coriander; finely sliced spring onion; sliced red chilli

Nasi goreng, the Indonesian stir-fried rice dish, is the loose inspiration for this easy midweek recipe. The earthy, smoky flavours of the spice paste really lift the ingredients. Try adding a final flourish with a scattering of coriander, spring onions and chilli, if you like.

See method

Serves 2
20 mins to cook
672 calories / serving

Dairy-free

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Tesco Pure Vegetable Oil 1L
Aldi Price Match
2 tbsp vegetable oil
£1.45
£1.45/litre
Tesco Beef Meatballs 12 Pack 336g
8 beef meatballs, or Tesco Plant Chef Meat-free Balls
£3.95
£11.76/kg
Tesco Salmon Paste 75G
Aldi Price Match
2 ½ tbsp nasi goreng paste
£0.47
£6.27/kg
Tesco Pak Choi 250G
250g pack pak choi, quartered, leaving the root attached
£1.55
£6.20/kg
Tesco Finest Basmati Rice 250g
GYMKHANA Meal Deal for £10 Clubcard Price - Buy 1 Main, 1 Side & 1 Protein
Offer valid for delivery from 29/09/2026 until 11/10/2026
250g pouch microweavable basmati rice
£1.20
£4.80/kg
Big & Fresh Barn Eggs Large 10 Pack
2 large eggs, beaten, or 400g tin chickpeas, washed and drained
£2.80
£0.28/each
Tesco Fresh Cut Coriander 30G
Aldi Price Match
chopped fresh coriander
£0.50
£16.67/kg
Tesco Bunched Spring Onions 100G
finely sliced spring onion
£0.69
£6.90/kg
Tesco Red Chillies 60G
Aldi Price Match
sliced red chilli
£0.51
£8.50/kg

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oilin a large lidded frying pan over a high heat. Add the meatballs (or Plant Chef meat-free balls) and brown, uncovered, for 4-5 mins, then reduce the heat slightly and add the nasi goreng paste. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring to cover the meatballs in the paste. Add the pak choi and fry for 2-3 mins. Add a splash of water, cover with the lid, and allow the veg to steam for 1-2 mins until tender.
Meanwhile, cook the rice to pack instructions. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat and add the rice. Stir-fry for 2 mins, allowing for it to go a little crispy.
Add the beaten egg(or chickpeas) to the rice and stir in for 1-2 mins until cooked. Serve with the meatballs and pak choi. Scatter with coriander, spring onions and red chilli, if you like.
Use Tesco Plant Chef Meat-free Balls, and swap the eggs for chickpeas