Ingredients
Method
- In a pot heating up in medium heat, drizzle some oil and let it heat up slightly.
- Add the washed rice into the pot and stir continuously until brown. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- After toasting, add the water or chicken stock, and season with curry powder, turmeric powder, seasoning cube and salt to taste.
- Afterwards, cover the pot and cook till the rice is tender.
- When the rice is fully cooked, fluff it with a spoon, then take it out of the pot, transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, drizzle more oil and allow to heat up slightly,
- Then add the chicken, season with salt and cook until brown.
- Then add the onion, chopped chilli pepper, and garlic paste. Stir fry till fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- The carrots go in next. Mix to combine and stir fry for a further one minute to soften the carrots slightly.
- Afterwards, add the curry powder, thyme, cumin powder, seasoning cubes, ketchup and salt to taste. Mix to combine.
- Next, add the cooked rice, cabbage, green bell, red bell, yellow bell pepper, sweet corn and green peas. Then mix to combine.
- Cover the pot and let it steam for 2-3 minutes.
- Afterwards, take off the heat, serve on a plate and enjoy.
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Notes
Toasting the rice will help the rice grains stand apart and add a depth of flavor to the final dish. It will also prevent the fried rice from going bad if stored properly in the refrigerator.