Chinese Fried Rice

Though my friends say the fried rice I prepare is tasty, I wont agree. Because I know my mom prepares the best Fried rice.

You need

• Long grain rice – 1.5 cups
• Refined Oil – 3 tablespoons
• Ginger – 2 tablespoons, chopped/grated
• Garlic – 3 tablespoons, chopped/grated
• Green chillies – 3, sliced
• French Beans – 6, sliced diagonally thinly
• Capsicum – 1/2 cup, thin long strips
• Carrot – 1 small, thin long strips
• Cabbage – 4-5 medium leaves, thin long strips
• Cauliflower – 1/2 cup, separated into small florets
• Spring onions – 1/2 cup, chopped
• Salt – to taste
• Soya sauce – 1 tablespoon
• Sugar – 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon

You have to

• Cook rice till half done. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok.
• Add ginger, garlic and green chillies. Add beans, capsicum and fry it for 2-3 minutes
• Add carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, spring onions. Mix well.
• Add salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add soya sauce and sugar mixed in lemon juice and pepper.
• Add rice and mix it without breaking the grains.
• Cover the wok and cook for three to four minutes on low heat.
• Remove from heat and let it cook in the steam for three to four minutes before uncovering.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

Notes :

• You can add sprouts along with the vegetables. 
• You can even add scrambled eggs or  and/or cooked chicken strips towards end.