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Sylheti Fried Rice

Sylheti recipes Sylheti fried rice, known as biran bat in the Sylhet region, is a delightful and aromatic vegetarian rice dish. This recipe showcases the flavors of Sylhet with a focus on onions and salt. Traditionally, this dish is made using leftover rice from dinner, cooked in the morning. This basic fried rice recipe is not only cherished for its taste b

Sylheti Fried Rice prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook30 minServes4LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 30 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Ensure the rice is adequately cooled and stored at the right temperature if prepared for commercial use.

For those who do not consume onions, this dish can be prepared without onions.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.

  2. 02

    Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.

  3. 03

    Add the leftover cooked rice to the pan and stir well.

  4. 04

    Season with salt according to your taste. Be cautious as the rice might already have some salt from the previous meal.

  5. 05

    Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and starts to turn slightly crispy.

  6. 06

    Once done, remove from heat.

  7. 07

    Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to AbuSayeed; view original image record .