Chinese rice recipe

 Chinese rice recipe

Pakistani Chinese Fried Rice is a flavourful and aromatic dish with stir-fried rice, mixed vegetables, and often meat or seafood, seasoned with soy sauce and spices. It's a popular fusion recipe that combines Chinese cooking techniques with Pakistani flavours. Quick, easy, and delicious.

Pakistani Chinese Fried Rice is a popular fusion dish that combines the flavours of Chinese cuisine with the spices and ingredients commonly used in Pakistani cooking. Here's a detailed guide to making this delicious recipe:

## Ingredients

- 3 cups boiled rice

- 1 cup boiled and shredded chicken

- 1 cup finely chopped capsicum

- 1 cup finely chopped small cabbage

- 2 carrots, chopped

- 1 cup chopped spring onion (separated into green and white parts)

- 1 egg, beaten

- 1/2 cup oil

- 1/2 cup chicken stock

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1 tsp white vinegar

- 1 tbsp salt

- 1/2 tsp Chinese salt

- 1/2 tsp black pepper

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

## Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan.

Take 1/2 cup of oil and heat it in a pan. Add the white part of the spring onion and fry until golden brown.

2. Add vegetables and chicken:

Add chopped carrots and boiled and shredded chicken, and stir-fry for a few minutes.

3. Add rice and seasonings:

Add 3 cups of boiled rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, Chinese salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

4. Add egg:

 Beat an egg in a separate bowl and fry it in a pan. Cut it into slices and add it to the rice mixture.

5. Add chicken stock and green onions:

 Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock and the green part of the spring onion. Stir-fry for a few minutes.

6. Serve:

Serve hot, garnished with additional spring onions if desired.

## Variations

- Mayonnaise Variation: You can also add mayonnaise to your Chinese fried rice for a creamy twist. Mix mayonnaise with chopped spring onions, capsicum, red chilli sauce, paprika, tarragon vinegar, and egg for a Thousand Island-style sauce.

- Seafood Sauce: Mix mayonnaise with chopped spring onions, mustard, red chilli powder, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and lemon juice for a seafood-inspired sauce. ¹.

## Tips

- Use leftover rice:

 It's best to use leftover rice to make Chinese fried rice, as it helps to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.

- Customise to taste:

 Adjust the amount of spices and seasonings according to your taste preferences.

- Add your favourite protein:

You can add your favourite protein sources like chicken, beef, or tofu to make the dish more substantial.

## Pakistani Chefs and Cooking Shows

Pakistani chefs like Gulzar Hussain and Zarnak Sidhwa are renowned for their expertise in cooking Chinese dishes, including Chinese fried rice. You can find their recipes and cooking shows on Masala TV, a popular cooking channel in Pakistan. ² ¹.