Fried Rice, Fried Chicken & Pan-Fried Bok Choy

A wholesome ,flavour packed meal that brings comfort and satisfaction to the table.

Fried rice loaded with vegetables, crispy fried chicken bursting with bold flavours and simply pan fried bok choy on the side.

Fried Rice

Ingredients – Rice

400 grams basmati rice

Method:

Wash the rice well and soak for 15 minutes.

Drain and cook until nearly done.

Strain and keep aside to cool.

Ingredients – Omelette

3 eggs

Soy sauce (to taste)

Chilli sauce (to taste)

Pepper powder (as per taste)

Salt only if required

Method:

Whisk all the ingredients together.

Fry into an omelette until done.

Cool, chop into small pieces, and set aside.

Ingredients – Vegetables

100 grams French beans, finely chopped

140 grams carrots, finely chopped

80 grams shelled green peas

100 grams spring onion bulbs, sliced

200 grams spring onion greens, finely chopped

Reserve ½ cup and keep aside

6 green chillies, finely chopped

40 grams garlic, sliced

40 grams coriander leaves, finely chopped

Sauces

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp Sriracha sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Spices

½ tsp cumin powder

⅓ tsp pepper powder

Preparing the Fried Rice

Heat oil in a wok or wide pan.

Sauté sliced garlic until lightly golden.

Add spring onion bulbs, green chillies, and spring onion greens (except the reserved ½ cup).

Add cumin powder and pepper powder, mix well.

Add carrots, French beans, and green peas. Stir-fry on medium flame.

Add all the sauces and vinegar. Mix well.

Add the cooked rice and gently toss.

Adjust seasoning if needed.

Finish with chopped coriander leaves and the reserved spring onion greens.

Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1.5 kg chicken (cut into pieces)

Marinade

2 tsp spice mix powder

https://www.mykitchenstories.net/.../homemade-spice...

or 1½ tsp garam masala powder

¼ tsp ginger powder

2–2½ tsp chilli powder

½ tsp pepper powder

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

2 tsp brown sugar

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp brandy

Salt to taste

40 grams onion (1 medium), chopped

40 grams cashew nuts

2 tbsp water

1 tbsp oil

Preparing the Marinade

Dry grind the cashew nuts into a fine powder.

Add chopped onions, soy sauce, vinegar, brandy, salt, and water.

Grind to a smooth paste.

Mix in 1 tbsp oil and adjust seasoning.

Marinating & Frying

Coat the chicken well with the marinade.

Rest for 1 hour.

Shallow fry on medium heat until cooked through and nicely done.

Add some water to the leftover marinade and bring it to a boil using the same pan. Let it cook until the gravy thickens. Add the fried chicken pieces and toss gently so they are well coated with the gravy.

Pan fried Bok Choy

Ingredients

250 grams bok choy

Method

Wash well and drain.

Heat a pan with very little oil.

Lightly fry the bok choy in batches until just tender.

Serving Sauce for the fried rice

Mix together:

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (or 2 tbsp for more heat)

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tbsp ketchup

Serve hot

Serve the fried rice with crispy fried chicken, pan fried bok choy, and the prepared sauce on the side.