Burnt Garlic Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 tbsp Chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup Chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup Chopped capsicum
• 1/4 cup Peas (I used frozen)
• 1/4 cup Corn (I used frozen)
• 2 tbsp Chopped spring onion (mix of green and white parts)
• 1/2 tsp Rice vinegar (you can sub regular vinegar)
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp White pepper powder (you can sub black pepper)
• Salt
• Oil (Any veg oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice, till it's three fourth done and drain the excess water. Spread the cooked rice on a large plate and let it col completely.

2. 2

   I cooked all the veggies (carrot, capsicum, peas & corn) in MW at 100 % power for 1 min, 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small frying pan and fry the chopped garlic pieces, till it's golden - dark brown. Keep it aside.

4. 4

   Take a large wok / pan, add 1-2 tbsp oil(you can also use the leftover oil from frying garlic, it will add more flavor). Add the cooked veggies and fry for 2-3 mins. Add chopped spring onion and mix well.

5. 5

   Add vinegar, soy sauce, pepper powder and salt. Mix well on high heat.

6. 6

   Add cooked rice and gently mix, till the veggies are incorporated into the rice.

7. 7

   Add fried garlic and mix well. Cover and let it rest for 10 - 15 mins, before serving.