Indo-Chinese Fried Rice

Indo Chinese food is one of the most popular street food in India. It is the perfect marriage of Indian and Chinese ingredients in the preparation of food. It happens to be the favorite cuisine among all my family members. At all our family gatherings we always have an Indo - Chinese day. I usually make individual portions so that I can adjust the spice levels as per request  It was also one of the most requested main dish when I catered. Here is how I prepared the rice. 

Gadgets:

Ipot

Measuring Cups and spoons

Wok 

Dosai or pancake flipping spatula in stainless steel

Cutting board

Knife

Vegetable chopper

Big Plate

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 2 cups 

Water - 4 cups

Ghee- 1/2 tsp

Vegetable finely chopped - Onions and Carrots - 1 cups each

Cabbage- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded

Peas and Corn - 1 1/2  cup total 

Scallions - 1/2 cup sliced for garnish

Garlic - 6  and Ginger 1 inch finely minced

Soy Sauce -4 tbsp

Green Chili Paste or vinegar with chilies - 1 tsp add as per spice levels 

Freshly Ground Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp adjust as per taste

Salt to taste

Cilantro for garnish - 1/2 cup chopped

Sesame Oil - 1/4 cup

Preparation of Rice:

1. Add the required amount of water to the Ipot. 

2. Wash rice and then add to the the Ipot with ghee.

3. Close the Ipot and set to stem mode for 3 minutes.

4. Let the pressure release normally. open and transfer the rice into a wide plate and allow for it to cool down.

5. In 15 minutes or when you are able to touch the rice, using your fingers or fork gently spread the rice and make sure the are not stuck to each other. 

6. Once the rice is in room temperature you can start to make the fried rice. This is a very important step. You can make the rice the previous day and use it in the fried rice preparation too.

Preparation of Fried Rice:

1. Heat the wok on high and cook everything on high heat. This is a very important step. Add the oil as soon as it heats up and almost start to smoke, add chopped carrots and saute using a dosa spatual.

2. In a minute add the corn and peas and saute it for a minute or two.

3. Add onions, garlic and ginger and saute for another minute or two.

4. Add shredded cabbage and saute for another minute.

5. Add  rice, soy sauce, pepper. chili sauce and salt. Saute until all the rice has mixed well with veggies. A note on chili sauce, you can add chili and vinegar if u are out of it along with ketchup.

7. Add scallions and cilantro, give it a good mix and serve it hot.