1. Cook rice, adding lemongrass, if using. Let the cooked rice cool.

2. Make a flat omelette with eggs using 1 tbsp sunflower oil. Cut in strips and set aside.

3. Stack cucumber slices in batches and slice into shreds. Stir fry cucumber, onions, garlic and ginger in remaining oil for 2 minutes then toss in cooled rice and stir fry until very hot.

4. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil and egg strips. Check seasoning and toss in sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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