Ikan Bilis Sambal Fried Rice – Ben’s Interpretation

This is an old family favourite. Its easy to make and you can easily add any other ingredients you want like fishcake, tofu strips, french beans, peas etc.

This recipe was made with ingredients I already add in the house.

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked rice (from the day before would be best)
100gms ikan bilis (degutted and rinsed, allow to drain till almost dry)
2 eggs
A small bunch of coriander leaves (roughly chop the leaves, set aside. Discard the stem).
A few stalks of spring onion (Chop up the green part, set aside. Chop the bulb and add to the pounded ingredients. Discard the roots!)
Salt
Pepper
Dark Soya Sauce
2 tablespoons sunflower oil

Pound to a semi smooth paste:
5 pieces dried chilli (cut into small pieces, soak in warm water for about 30 minutes, de-seed)
3 pieces fresh red chilli (de-seed)
1 onion finely chopped
1½ tablespoons of garlic/ginger mix

Directions:

a. Heat oil and stir fry the ikan bilis till semi-crisp. Leave aside. Do not discard the oil.

b. Fry the pounded ingredients till fragrant and the onions look translucent.
c. Add the ikan bilis. Stir well

d. Add the rice. Stir well.

e. Make a well in the rice and add the eggs. Stir well till eggs are nicely cooked.

f. Add the dark soya sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

g. Add the spring onion and coriander leaves. Stir well and serve hot.