My family has never seen me cook non-Indian style fried rice, so I wanted to show them I know some other flavors too. π
What I made is my standard generic "Indo-Chinese Ital Fried Rice," and it was a hit with the family. Apparently I haven't made this in so long they forgot I've made fried rice this way for them before.
More Fiyah π¨βπ³ π₯π₯π₯
Β Β Β Indo-Chinese food is a very underappreciated fusion cuisine, and you have to eat Gobi Manchurian once to know what you're missing out on.
Β Β Β When I make fried rice, it's usually full of cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, mustard seeds, cumin and a plethora of other spices and ingredients. I wanted to prove to my Cambodian family I can abandon the turmeric sometimes and make an "East Asian" style fried rice too.
Β Β Β Unfortunately, I never completely abandon my usual flavors, so I went heavy on the garlic ginger because this fried rice has no seed spices. The most important thing for any fried rice is a super hot wok. I can't stress that enough, you need serious flames π₯π₯π₯.
π§π₯ Indo-Chinese Fried Rice Ingredients ππ§
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Frying Ingredients
β cooked long-grain brown rice (yesterday's rice is best) - 3 cups
β vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
β salt - ΒΌ tsp
β onions (finely diced) - ΒΌ cup
β ginger (minced) - 1 tbsp
β garlic (minced) - 1 tbsp
β longbeans (finely diced) - ΒΌ cup
β carrots (finely diced) - ΒΌ cup
β cauliflower (finely diced) - β
cup
β carrots (finely diced) - ΒΌ cup
β green onions (sliced) - 2 tbsp
β fried tofu (sliced) - Β½ cup
Sauce Ingredients
β vinegar - 1 tsp
β sambal or chili sauce - 1 to 2 tsp
β soy sauce - 1 tbsp
β black pepper - ΒΌ tsp
β sea salt - ΒΌ tsp
π¨βπ³ Preparation Method π₯
STEP 1Β Β Β Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok on a high flame and add the onion.Β Β Β Stir-fry until translucent and fragrant. |  |
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STEP 2Β Β Β Quickly add the minced garlic and ginger and stir another 30 seconds or so. |  |
STEP 3Β Β Β Add the long beans and stir-fry a bit more.Β Β Β The aim is not to overload the wok, keep it hot, and add vegetables bit by bit, but work fast. |  |
STEP 4Β Β Β After the beans have cooked a bit add the carrots, stir-fry a bit. |  |
STEP 5Β Β Β Add the cauliflower and stir-fry a bit..Β Β Β Don't forget to keep your flame on high, it will help keep things from sticking. |  |
STEP 6Β Β Β Add the green onions and stir-fry a bit more. |  |
STEP 7Β Β Β Now add the fried tofu and toss, stir-fry for a bit. |  |
STEP 8Β Β Β Add the the cooked brown rice and the sauce, toss to incorporate. |  |
STEP 9Β Β Β Continue to stir-fry another minute or two until rice is heated through, and your Indo-Chinese fried rice is ready. |  |
Β Β Β We like to eat fried rice with fresh cucumber and tomato, but you can serve it any way you like and adapt the recipe to your liking. It's a very generic-style fried rice you build a fancier one from, but the @KidSisters love this simple style fried rice, so I try to keep those customers happy.
Β Β Β Monkey-B made it clear, she prefers this simple fried rice more than Indian yellow fried rice.
Β Β Β Fair enough, as long as the family is happy and healthy, that's what counts. Even though I prefer Indian-style fried rice, this is still delicious, and a safer flavor mix for a wide variety of palates.
π THANKS FOR READING π
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