Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Ginger Garlic Paste

   Peel 3 cloves of garlic and 1 inch of ginger. Crush them together in a mortar until a paste forms.

2. 2.Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add the crushed ginger-garlic paste and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3.Add Chili and Spring Onion White

   Chop 2 red chili peppers and the white parts of 3 spring onions. Add the chopped red chili peppers and spring onion whites to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

4. 4.Sauté Onion

   Chop 1 large onion. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

5. 5.Add Vegetables

   Peel and slice 1 small carrot into strips. Cut 1 small capsicum into strips. Add the carrot and capsicum to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6.Cook Chicken

   Cut 300 grams of chicken breast into lengthwise pieces. Add the chicken to the pan with the vegetables and cook until it turns white and is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes.

7. 7.Season the Mixture

   Add salt to taste, 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 1 packet of Maggi Magic Sarap Seasoning Granules. Mix all ingredients well.

8. 8.Simmer Chicken and Vegetables

   Cover the pan and cook the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to fully cook.

9. 9.Cook Basmati Rice

   In a separate pot, boil water. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and salt to taste to the boiling water. Add 2 cups of soaked basmati rice and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

10. 10.Strain Rice

    Once the rice is cooked, strain it and set aside.

11. 11.Combine and Season Rice

    Uncover the chicken and vegetable mixture. Add a few chopped coriander leaves and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder. Mix well. Then, add the cooked basmati rice to the pan.

12. 12.Add Spring Onion Greens

    Chop a few spring onion greens. Add them to the rice mixture in the pan.

13. 13.Final Mix and Steam

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Make a few holes in the rice mixture, cover the pan, and cook on low heat for 1 minute to allow the flavors to infuse.

14. 14.Serve

    Uncover the pan and serve the hot stir-fried chicken rice immediately.