Aromatic Curry Fried Rice
Aromatic Curry Fried Rice
Aromatic Curry Fried Rice: The Ultimate Super Simple Solo Meal Using Fridge Leftovers!
Fried rice is a wonderfully simple and delicious meal, isn’t it? This recipe is perfect for using up those leftover vegetables and a bit of ground pork you might have in the fridge. We’ve added curry powder for a subtle, captivating aroma that makes this fried rice truly special. It’s an incredibly easy one-bowl meal made with whatever you have on hand! The addition of fresh vegetables not only boosts the flavor and nutrition but also complements the savory pork. Serve it with a perfectly fried egg on top for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy this delightful curry fried rice, a testament to how delicious simple, resourceful cooking can be!
Basic Ingredients- 1/2 cup ground pork
- 1/4 onion
- 3 cm piece of carrot
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1/4 bell pepper
- 1 bowl cooked rice
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches black pepper
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables. Finely dice the 1/4 onion, 1/4 bell pepper, and the 3cm piece of carrot. Slice the 1/2 stalk of green onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Create the curry sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of curry powder with 2 tablespoons of water. Mix thoroughly until smooth and lump-free. While you could add curry powder directly to the pan, it tends to clump and mix unevenly with other ingredients. Pre-mixing it with water makes for a much smoother and easier cooking process.
Step 3
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Add the 1/2 cup of ground pork and the sliced green onions. Season with 2 pinches of salt and 2 pinches of black pepper. Stir-fry, breaking up the pork, until it is evenly browned and cooked through.
Step 4
Once the pork is cooked, add all the prepared vegetables (diced onion, carrot, and bell pepper) to the pan. Stir-fry everything together with the pork until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly softened, allowing their natural sweetness to meld with the other ingredients.
Step 5
Add the 1 bowl of cooked rice to the pan. Pour in the prepared curry sauce. Gently stir and toss the rice with the other ingredients, using a spatula to break up any clumps, ensuring that every grain of rice is coated evenly with the fragrant curry mixture. Continue to stir-fry until the rice is heated through and well combined.
Step 6
Your aromatic curry fried rice, made with leftover vegetables and a touch of ground pork, is now ready! The enticing aroma from the curry powder is simply delightful. The green onions and onion help to eliminate any gamey smell from the pork, while the carrots and bell peppers add both vibrant color and essential nutrients, making this a truly complete meal. Though it’s a quick dish made from what was in the fridge, the joy of seeing your family enjoy it is immense. For an even more perfect meal, top it with a sunny-side-up fried egg. Breaking the runny yolk and mixing it into the rice adds a wonderful creaminess and richness. This curry fried rice, with its subtle and pleasant curry fragrance, is a fantastic option whenever you have leftover ingredients. Give it a try!
