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Schezwan Fried Rice

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A vibrant and flavorful dish of rice infused with Schezwan spices and colorful veggies, perfect as a main course.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (chopped finely)
  • 1/2 teaspoon spring onion white part
  • 2 small red chillies
  • 1/4 cup onion (chopped lengthwise)
  • 1/2 cup carrot (chopped lengthwise)
  • 1/2 cup cabbage (chopped lengthwise)
  • 1/4 cup capsicum (chopped lengthwise)
  • 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons schezwan sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chilli sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon spring onion green part
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice in water for 15 minutes.
  2. Rinse the rice under running water until the starch is washed away and drain thoroughly.
  3. Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan and add salt.
  4. Cook the drained rice in boiling water for 6-8 minutes until slightly al dente.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan.
  6. Add garlic, the white part of spring onion, and red chillies, sauté for about a minute.
  7. Toss in chopped onion, carrot, cabbage, and capsicum, sauté for 2 minutes.
  8. Add soya sauce, Schezwan sauce, optional chilli sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt. Sauté briefly.
  9. Fold in the cooked and cooled rice gently.
  10. Garnish with the green part of spring onion and serve.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding roasted peanuts or cashews before serving. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Schezwan and chilli sauce according to taste.

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