CHICKEN FRIED RICE ...re-kindling memories

My mom's fried rice is one of the best fried rice anyone could possibly have.It is definatley not just my testimony, but by others who have travelled around the globe and had a chance to taste all those wonderful food . It is actually an adaptation of my grandmother's. If there is anyone who does not agree to the comment I made above, it has to be my dad, because he still says, 'Mamma's is original!' :)

Today, while I was cooking with my cousin, we were talking about different tastes people have. I feel that most  women carry the taste of their own homes to the homes that they are married into, or the one they eventually set up. I am saying this because, I could see myself doing that everyday.

But, my mom, didn't know the ABC of cooking when she got married (well, she knew how to make omlettes and tea). It was my grandmother who taught her a LOT of stuff, so Amma still re-creates that taste at home... Lucky Dad but Poor Jobin! ;)

This fried rice was taught to my grandma by her cook in Malaysia...but eventually it was Indian-ised , a lot!

CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Recipe source: Mamma

Ingredients
Chicken- 100 g, boiled &shredded [ you can completely omit this or substitute with prawns/meat  etc]
Rice- 2 cups, boiled and cooled
Cabbage-100 g, shredded
Beans-100 g, cut finely
Carrot-100g, chopped fine
Soya sauce-2 tbsp or to taste and colour
Ginger -garlic paste- 2 tbsp
Spring onions- 2 stems, chopped
Salt- as needed
Oil- 5 tbsp

Method:

• Boil rice [for 1 cup rice, use 1 1/1 cups water ] and lay it out on a cotton fabric or kitchen towel so that it is cooled well.
• Heat oil, add the ginger garlic paste and saute well.
• Add the vegetables and mix well. Cover and cook for 6-7 mins.
• Add the chicken pieces and give it a quick mix.
• Add the cooled ,lump free rice and mix.
• Add soya sauce and  salt.
• Mix well and let the rice get a bit crisp {keep it over the fire for 5-6 mins , mixing well in between.]
• Garnish with spring onions & serve hot.
 

 Just incase you are wondering where the recipe for the curry is, it will be up on my blog very soon! Keep checking!! :)