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The Secret to Perfect Homecooked Fried Rice + My Husband's Childhood Recipes

If there is one ultimate comfort food that instantly feels like home, it has to be a steaming plate of fried rice. But if you ask three different people how they cook it, you’ll probably get three completely different answers! In our household, fried rice isn't just a quick way to clear out the fridge, it's a trip down memory lane. Recently, my husband took over the wok to recreate two nostalgic fried rice recipes he grew up eating as a youngster, alongside our go-to classic version. Watching him cook reminded me that the best meals don’t require fancy ingredients; they just require a few time-tested techniques. Whether you're craving a rich, glossy Kicap Manis version or a classic shrimp stir-fry, here are the absolute must-do steps and golden rules from our kitchen to yours to ensure your fried rice turns out perfectly separate, fluffy, and packed with flavor every single time! 3 Different Recipes, 3 Different Colours of Fried Rice Master Tip #1: The Fried Rice Foundation...
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[RECIPE] Curry Seafood Paella (Ricecooker Method)


A Spanish rice dish with a mix of ingredients from meat, veggie, seafood and seasoning. It feels like our local dish Fried Rice or Nasi Goreng. Simple dish and easy to cook especially for amateur cook like myself.

Instead of short grain rice, we just use our basmati rice (long grain type). Attempt No. 2 and still a success!


Ingredients:

- 250g Prawns
- 250g Squids
- 3 to 4 pcs of Crabsticks, cut in small pcs
- A handful of Green peas
- Chopped Spring onions
- Parsley
- Chopped Onions
- 1.5 cups of long grain Rice (basmati rice)
- Chicken Broth
- Water


Seasoning for rice:

- 2 tsps of Chilli powder
- 3 tsps of Cumin powder
- 2 tsps of Turmeric powder
- Pepper


Cooking Method:

1. Soak rice for 30mins to 1 hr. (Use the water for water plants)

2. Season sliced squids and peeled prawns with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. Heat oil. Light frying of crabsticks and set aside.

4. Fry chopped onions and minced garlic till fragrance.

5. Add prawns and squids then stir-fry.

6. Add in rice grains and stir-fry till dry before putting into ricecooker.

7. In the ricecooker, add in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1.5 cups of water. Mix well.

8. Add in the rest of the ready ingredients, including parsley and press Cook.

9. Once done, stir well and serve with chopped spring onions as garnish.


Enjoy! Hasta La Vista.



Disclaimer: Quantity and measurement are estimated. Not exact.
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