Savory Fried Rice Recipe
Savory Fried Rice made using this recipe is an experience by itself. It is an Asian kitchen invention. It is always prepared with Rice as the most essential ingredient. Best enjoyed as a Main Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. If you love this Savory Fried Rice recipe, do share it with your friends.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
6 whole cloves
3 whole black peppers
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
6 whole cardamom seeds
2 small leeks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium size carrot, shredded
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup each cashews and raisins
3 hard cooked eggs, cut in wedges
Directions
Place rice, cloves, black peppers, turmeric, salt, and water in a 2 quart pan.
Crush cardamom seeds slightly with your fingers and add both husks and seeds to rice.
Cover pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
Meanwhile, wash and trim leeks.
Cut crosswise in 1/2 inch thick slices; use the tender part of the green tops as well as the white.
Separate the white part into rings.
Melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat.
Add leeks and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add peas, cashews, and raisins and cook for 3 minutes.
When rice is cooked, stir in leek mixture.
Turn onto a serving platter and garnish with egg wedges if desired.
Crush cardamom seeds slightly with your fingers and add both husks and seeds to rice.
Cover pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
Meanwhile, wash and trim leeks.
Cut crosswise in 1/2 inch thick slices; use the tender part of the green tops as well as the white.
Separate the white part into rings.
Melt butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat.
Add leeks and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add peas, cashews, and raisins and cook for 3 minutes.
When rice is cooked, stir in leek mixture.
Turn onto a serving platter and garnish with egg wedges if desired.
