In my family, rice and peas were made with gungo peas or kidney ... Tip them into a large saucepan and add fresh water to cover them by 8–10cm/about 3½in. Bring to the boil for 10 minutes ...
Reduce the heat to medium, add the cooked rice, spring onions, peas, if using, scrambled egg and soy sauce. Toss together and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until heated through. For best results ...