Garlic Fried Rice with Mushroom GravyVeg
Elevate your dinner with this quick and savory Garlic Fried Rice, featuring aromatic golden-brown garlic and crisp spring onions. Pair it with a rich, umami-packed Mushroom Gravy made with ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of spice from dried chilies. This Indo-Chinese inspired meal is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a flavorful lunchbox treat that comes together in minutes. Simple, healthy, and delicious, it is the ultimate way to enjoy mushrooms and rice with bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati Rice
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
20 cloves Garlic (chopped)
For garnishing Spring Onion - whites and greens (finely chopped)
1 medium Onion (chopped)
2 tbsp Vinegar
1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
to taste Black Pepper
200 g Mushrooms
few Ginger
to taste Salt
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
3 no. Of dried chilli
1 tbsp Cornflour (Cornstarch)
1 cup Water
Instructions
1
Heat two tablespoons of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add the finely chopped garlic and fry until golden brown. Once browned, remove half of the fried garlic and set it aside for later use.
3
To the remaining garlic in the pan, add the sliced spring onion whites and chopped onion. Sauté briefly.
4
Stir in two tablespoons of vinegar.
5
Add the pre-cooked basmati rice and mix well.
6
Season with chili flakes, crushed pepper, and salt (if needed).
7
Garnish with spring onion greens, toss the mixture together for about five minutes, and remove from heat.
8
Heat a small amount of oil in a pan.
9
Add ginger juliennes, thinly sliced garlic, onion wedges, and the mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are cooked.
10
Season with salt, pepper, two tablespoons of vinegar, and two tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix thoroughly.
11
Add dried chilies and the spring onion whites.
12
In a separate bowl, mix one tablespoon of corn flour with a half-cup of water. Pour this mixture into the pan.
13
Add extra water if needed to reach your desired consistency, bring the gravy to a boil, then remove from heat.
14
Finish by adding fresh spring onion greens and serve hot alongside the Garlic Fried Rice.
