Schezan Fried Rice Recipe (शेझवान फ्राइड राइस)

Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe (शेझवान फ्राइड राइस)

by Arpit, Published: May 04, 2014

Schezuan fried rice is one of the most popular dish when it comes to Indo-Chinese recipes. Indian loves spicy and this is the only dish which can give us (Indian's) a kick. Originating from the Sichuan province of China, Schezuan cuisine is characterised by bold flavours, brought about by pungent ingredients like garlic and chillies. Although the original recipe uses special Sichuan peppers that have a lemony taste, in India Schezuan sauce is prepared using red chillies, vinegar and garlic, and it tastes quite authentic. For those who love the lip-smacking fieriness of Schezuan cuisine, here is a quick and easy Schezuan Fried Rice made with long-grained rice, Schezuan sauce, capsicum and other flavourful ingredients.

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 mins

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 cups boiled rice (चावल)
1/4 cup finely chopped, carrots (गाजर)
1/4 cup finely chopped, capsicum (शीम्ला मीर्च)
1/4 cup finely chopped, french beans (फनसी)
3 to 4 cloves garlic (लेहसुन)
1/4 cup finely chopped, Spring onions white (हरा प्याज)
2 tbsp chopped Spring onions green (हरा प्याज)
1/4 tsp white/black pepper powder (काली या सफेद मीर्च का पावडर)
3 tbsp schezwan sauce (शेज़्वान सोस)
1 tbsp oil (तेल)
1 tsp Vinegar (सीर्का)
1/2 tsp red chilli sauce
salt , to taste (नमक)

Method :

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan or preferably a wok, add carrots, capsicum, french beans and some garlic. Schezuan sauce already has good amount of garlic so we will not add more garlic here. Add white part of Spring onions, green we gonna reserve for garnishing.
2. Add little bit of salt and pepper powder and mix it well.
3. Add schezuan sauce to vegetable, ensure that gas is not at high flame at this stage. Reduce the flame to simmer. Mix this well.
4. Since sauce is already cooked add cooked rice, little bit of Salt, Spring onions leaves, vinegar, chilli sauce and toss it gently.
5. Serve Schezuan rice garnished with Spring Onions.