Basmati Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 5 cup Basmati rice
• 3 tbsp Curry powder
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 0.5 thumb Ginger root
• 1 cooking spoon Vegetable oil
• 1 small Onion bulb
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 cup Green beans & carrots
• 0.5 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Green bell pepper
• 5 Seasoning cubes
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 tsp Cameroon pepper
• 1 small stalk Spring onion
• 0.5 cup Sweet corn
• Salt

Method

1. 1

   In a pot of hot water, add salt and 3 tablespoons of curry powder. Add 5 cups of basmati rice and cook until 70% done. Rinse the rice with cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate pot or large pan, add 1 cooking spoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced ginger and garlic, then the chopped onion. Fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add 1 tsp of thyme, 1 cup of diced green beans and carrots. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 green bell pepper (diced). Stir well.

5. 5

   Add 5 seasoning cubes, 1 tbsp of butter, 1 cup of chicken stock, and 1 tsp of Cameroon pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Add the 70% cooked basmati rice to the pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the rice to steam and finish cooking without becoming soggy.

7. 7

   Once the rice is soft and not soggy, add 1/2 cup of sweet corn and 1 small stalk of chopped spring onion. Stir gently, then turn off the heat. Serve hot.