How to Make Sri Lankan Chicken Fried Rice at Home – Hotel Style Recipe
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Craving delicious hotel-style Chicken Fried Rice? Follow this easy Sri Lankan recipe packed with flavor, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips for perfect results.
Introduction:
Still struggling to make restaurant-quality Fried Rice at home? You’re not alone! Many home cooks find it tricky to balance flavors, textures, and aroma. But today, I’ll show you how to make authentic Sri Lankan Chicken Fried Rice just like in 5-star hotels—with ingredients you already have in your kitchen!
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Whether you’re new to cooking or just want to level up your rice game, this guide is for you.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
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350g Keeri Samba Rice
2 Eggs
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
1 tsp Sugar
250g Chicken
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1 medium Carrot (cut into thin strips)
1 Leeks (finely chopped)
Cabbage (finely chopped)
5 cloves Garlic (crushed)
A piece of Ginger (crushed)
2 Red Onions (sliced)
Curry Leaves
1 tsp Pepper Powder
Salt to taste
Coconut Oil
Water (for boiling chicken)
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: Boil the Chicken
Boil chicken with ½ tsp salt and some water. Once cooked, remove and set aside the stock.
Step 2: Cook the Rice with Chicken Stock
Use the chicken broth to cook the rice. Add a little butter or oil if desired. Once cooked, spread the rice out and cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
Cut boiled chicken into strips and fry in oil until golden brown.
Step 4: Sauté the Aromatics
Heat oil, then sauté crushed garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add red onions and curry leaves.
Step 5: Add Veggies & Scrambled Eggs
Add carrots, cabbage, and then crack the eggs in. Scramble everything together.
Step 6: Season
Add salt, then add the cooled rice. Turn heat to high and mix well.
Step 7: Add Sauces & Sugar
Add soy sauce, tomato sauce, and sugar. Mix for 3 minutes.
Step 8: Final Touch
Add fried chicken and pepper powder. Mix well and adjust salt. Finish with chopped leeks.
Expert Tips for the Best Fried Rice:
Always use day-old rice or cool the freshly cooked rice before frying.
Add sugar for balanced flavor when using sauces.
Use high heat during frying for best aroma and texture.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use Basmati instead of Keeri Samba?
Yes, but Keeri Samba gives a more authentic Sri Lankan texture.
Q: Is it okay to skip leeks?
Leeks add a unique aroma, but you can replace them with spring onions.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely! Just skip the chicken and use tofu or more veggies.

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