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Curry Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Curry Fried Rice is a beloved dish in Sri Lanka, showcasing the island's rich culinary heritage influenced by Indian spices. Traditionally made with leftover rice, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks, transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful meal. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Sri Lanka, often appearing in various Asian cuisines with regional adaptations.

Sri LankanSLmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
washed rice
curry powder
seasoning
Magi cube
salt
oil
shrimp
chicken breast
mixed vegetables
green bell pepper
garlic
ginger
pepper

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: day-old rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while day-old rice is cost-effective.

1

Heat a little oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot until melted

2

Add chopped onions and fry them with the oil and butter

3

Add washed rice to the pot and mix well

4

Add curry powder and seasoning, then mix to combine

5

Add water (or chicken stock if available) and salt to taste, then cover and cook

6

After some time, check the rice and mix again

7

Cover with foil and allow to steam on low heat

8

In another pot, heat oil and fry shrimp until cooked, then set aside

9

Fry chicken breast in the same pot until cooked, then set aside

10

Add butter and chopped onions to the same pot, then add garlic, ginger, and pepper mixture

11

Mix in bell pepper and cover to cook

12

Add Magi cube and seasoning to the vegetables and mix

13

Add chicken breast and sausage to the vegetable mixture and combine

14

Add the previously cooked rice bit by bit to the vegetable mixture and mix well

15

Cover and cook until everything is combined and heated through

16

Serve the curry fried rice on a plate

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

potanother pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Curry RiceSpiced Fried Rice

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