May 21, 2014

Veg. Fried Rice (Indo-Chinese Recipe)

This is an Indo-Chinese fusion recipe which is very quick and super easy to make


Ingredients:
  • Basmati rice (uncooked) - 1 cup
  • Water - 2 cups
  • Oil - 1 tsp
  • Carrots diced into small cubes - 1/3 cup
  • Green onion (the white bulb) diced into small cubes - 1/3 cup
  • Green beans cut diagonally - 1/3 cup
  • Green onion (the greens) cut diagonally - 1/4 cup
  • Garlic minced - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger minced - 3/4 tsp
  • Serrano pepper finely chopped - 1 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce - 1/2 tsp
  • Chilli sauce - 1 tsp
  • White vinegar - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Garnishing
    • Green onion greens - 1 tbsp
Method:
  • To cook the rice
    • Wash & soak the rice for about 30 min
    • In a pan add the rice, water, oil and salt; cook on a medium flame for about 10-15 min. (until they are 90% done)
    • Drain excess water and set aside
  •  In a big pan/wok, heat oil on high flame. The Indo-Chinese cuisine is usually cooked on high flame (begin to end).
  • Add garlic, ginger & Serrano pepper and stir for half a minute.
  • Add in carrots, green beans and green onion (whites) stirring periodically for 4-5 min.
  • Season it with salt.
  • Add the green onion (greens), cooked rice, soy sauce, chilli sauce and white vinegar; stir together and cook for a minute.
  • Garnish with the reserved green onion greens
  • Enjoy!!
Serving Suggstions:
Veg. fried rice is popularly served with veg. manchurian with gravy (recipe coming shortly!)

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