Fried Brown Rice

So our vacations are over, at least until last week of June. We had a good time in Florida and will definitely visit again after a few years.

Yesterday was a tiring day. Caught up on all that sleep and was lazy to do anything. So I made myself brown rice fried rice. It is similar to the regular fried rice in terms of preparation, but tastes awesome. I made this rice first thing in the morning and kept it out (not in fridge) and used it for lunch. This is because fried rice usually uses left over rice.

Brown rice is high in potassium, fiber, Iron, Magnesium, compared to regular rice and is low in carbs and calories. It keeps you full until long time because of sustained release of energy.

It also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. Brown rice is nothing but unpolished rice. It has the germ and bran intact which makes it more nutritional. It does take more time to cook though. The fiber content helps promote digestion. It has naturally occurring oils, is whole grain and promotes weight loss. It also makes good baby food.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 20 mins to cook brown rice + 15 mins 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw brown rice
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mixed vegetable like carrot, beans, peas and corn, chopped into small pieces
• 1 green chili finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tsp garlic grated
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1-2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• A pinch of sugar 
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 3-4 tbsp oil
• Salt as needed

Method:

• Cook brown rice in pressure cooker or stove top or in a rice cooker according to instructions given on the packet. Usually 1 cup of uncooked rice needs 2 and 1/2 cup of water. Let the rice cool properly. you can also keep cooked rice in fridge for 30 mins.
• In a frying pan add oil and heat, once hot add chili flakes, onion, green chili, ginger and garlic, frying at medium high to high flame.
• Add in the mixed veggie and cook until 75% done, it should still be crunchy.
• To this add sriracha or hot sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar and stir it of a minute.
• Finally add brown rice and increase the flame to highest and mix thoroughly.
• Add salt at this point and check for taste. Serve hot