Schezwan Fried Rice
Schezwan fried rice is a popular and flavorful dish from the Indo-Chinese cuisine. It is made with cooked rice, mixed vegetables and a spicy schezwan sauce that gives it a distinctive taste and aroma. Schezwan fried rice is easy to make at home and can be customized with your choice of protein and veggies. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and make a satisfying meal in no time.
In this blog post, I will show you how to make schezwan fried rice from scratch using simple ingredients. You will also learn how to make your own schezwan sauce that is much better than the store-bought ones. This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks and used for other dishes as well.
Schezwan fried rice is a perfect dish for spice lovers as it has a fiery kick from red chillies, garlic and vinegar. You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less of the schezwan sauce. This dish is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce.
Follow this easy recipe with step-by-step photos and video to make delicious schezwan fried rice at home.
Ingredients:
To make schezwan fried rice, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup basmati rice or long-grained rice
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped spring onion whites
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped french beans
- 1/4 cup chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum (green, yellow or red)
- 2 tablespoons sweet corn kernels (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons schezwan sauce (see below for recipe)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens
Cooking Instructions:
To make schezwan fried rice, follow these steps:
1. Rinse and soak the rice in water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the water and cook the rice in a pot with salt, oil and enough water until it is al dente (cooked but not mushy). Fluff with a fork and spread on a plate to cool completely.
2. To make the schezwan sauce, soak 10 to 12 dry red chillies in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the water and blend them into a smooth paste with some water. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and saute 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic until golden. Add the red chilli paste, 1/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and salt to taste. Cook on low flame until the sauce thickens and oil separates. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
3. To make the fried rice, heat oil in a large wok or pan on high flame. Add garlic and spring onion whites and fry for a few seconds. Add onion and fry until translucent. Add carrot, french beans, cabbage, capsicum, sweet corn and salt and stir-fry on high flame for 2 to 3 minutes or until the veggies are crisp-tender.
4. Add the cooked rice and toss well with the veggies. Add schezwan sauce, soy sauce and vinegar and mix well until everything is well coated with the sauce. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
5. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot or pack it for lunch.
Tips:
- Use cold or leftover rice for best results as it prevents sticking and clumping.
- Use any vegetables of your choice or skip any if you don't have them.
- You can add tofu, paneer, mushrooms, eggs or chicken for extra protein.
- You can increase or decrease the amount of schezwan sauce according to your spice level.
- You can also use store-bought schezwan sauce if you don't have time to make your own.
In conclusion, schezwan fried rice is a spicy and delicious dish that you can easily make at home with simple ingredients. You can also make your own schezwan sauce from scratch and store it for later use. This dish is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free and can be customized with your choice of protein and veggies. It is a perfect dish for spice lovers and anyone who enjoys Indo-Chinese cuisine.
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