Burnt Garlic Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 tbsp Chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup Chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup Chopped capsicum
- 1/4 cup Peas I used frozen
- 1/4 cup Corn I used frozen
- 2 tbsp Chopped spring onion mix of green and white parts
- 1/2 tsp Rice vinegar you can sub regular vinegar
- 1 tsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp White pepper powder you can sub black pepper
- Salt
- Oil Any veg oil
Instructions
- Cook the rice, till it's three fourth done and drain the excess water. Spread the cooked rice on a large plate and let it col completely.
- I cooked all the veggies (carrot, capsicum, peas & corn) in MW at 100 % power for 1 min, 30 seconds.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small frying pan and fry the chopped garlic pieces, till it's golden - dark brown. Keep it aside.
- Take a large wok / pan, add 1-2 tbsp oil(you can also use the leftover oil from frying garlic, it will add more flavor). Add the cooked veggies and fry for 2-3 mins. Add chopped spring onion and mix well.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce, pepper powder and salt. Mix well on high heat.
- Add cooked rice and gently mix, till the veggies are incorporated into the rice.
- Add fried garlic and mix well. Cover and let it rest for 10 - 15 mins, before serving.
Notes
I also use Jeerakashala (kaima) rice sometimes instead of Basmati. You can add veggies of your choice. Also, if you like a stronger garlic flavor, add 1 - 2 tsp chopped garlic, before adding the veggies and continue with the recipe.
You can also add scrambled eggs / cooked chicken/prawns along with the veggies.
Make sure the rice is not overcooked and it's completely cool before adding to the veggies.
For the dipping sauce: Mix 2 tsp Soy sauce with 1 - 2 tbsp vinegar and 1-2 chopped green chilli. Mix well.
