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Dice the carrot, cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, and capsicum.
Heat your wok on high flame. Add oil and butter.
Add diced ginger and garlic to the wok. Saute until fragrant.
Add chopped onions and carrots. Saute until they begin to soften.
Add cabbage and capsicum. Continue to saute.
Stir in Schezwan sauce and mix well.
Add leftover rice. Mix thoroughly to combine with the vegetables and sauce.
Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and MSG (if using). Mix well.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve hot with a fried egg on top and a drizzle of chilli oil.
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For a vegetarian version, skip the fried egg or replace it with tofu.
Adjust the amount of Schezwan sauce based on your spice preference.
Can I use fresh rice instead of leftover rice?
Yes, but make sure to cool it down to avoid clumping.
Is MSG necessary in this recipe?
MSG is optional and can be omitted if preferred.
What can I use instead of Schezwan sauce?
You can substitute with a mix of chili paste and soy sauce for a similar flavor.
How can I make it less spicy?
Reduce the amount of Schezwan sauce and omit the chili oil.
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra texture.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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