Restaurant Style Egg Fried Rice

Step 1: Prepare the Rice [00:30-02:50]

• Wash and drain 1 cup Basmati rice.
• Soak it in 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
• Boil 4 cups (1 litre) water in a pot.
• Add soaked rice to boiling water, keep flame high until rolling boil, then reduce to medium.
• Add 1½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon refined oil.
• Cook rice until about 75%-80% done (rice still firm and not fully cooked).
• Drain rice immediately to stop cooking; do not leave in hot water or strainer for more than 2 minutes.
• Spread rice on plates to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.

Step 2: Prepare the Eggs [02:55-03:27]

• Heat 1 tablespoon refined oil in a wok/kadai.
• Add 3 eggs, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• Scramble the eggs lightly and set aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry Vegetables [03:32-04:39]

• In the same wok, heat 3 tablespoons refined oil on high flame.
• Add 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic and sauté slightly.
• Add ¼ cup white portion of spring onion, ¼ cup chopped carrots, ¼ cup chopped beans, 2 tablespoons chopped capsicum (optional), and ¼ cup chopped cabbage.
• Stir fry the vegetables for about 1 minute on high heat; do not overcook.

Step 4: Combine Eggs and Vegetables [04:44-04:50]

• Add scrambled eggs back into the wok with vegetables.
• Mix well.

Step 5: Add Sauces and Seasonings [05:04-05:14]

• Turn flame to low.
• Add 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons chili-garlic or chili sauce, and ½ teaspoon sugar.
• Mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Add Rice and Final Seasoning [05:24-06:42]

• Add the prepared basmati rice to the wok.
• Add ½ teaspoon crushed black or white pepper.
• Add ¼ cup chopped spring onion greens.
• Increase flame to maximum and mix gently but thoroughly, folding to avoid breaking rice grains.
• Adjust salt if necessary, considering soy sauce may add saltiness.

Step 7: Serve [07:13-07:20]

• Serve hot immediately.
• Avoid covering the fried rice to prevent moisture buildup and loss of flavor.

Tips:

• Keep all ingredients ready before cooking as the process is quick.
• Use a wooden spatula for mixing to avoid breaking rice grains.
• For variations, add cooked chicken, beef, or prawns along with scrambled eggs.