Sylheti Fried Rice

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.

30 min · serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover cooked rice (cooked and cooled at least 12 hours in advance)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves and spearmint for garnish

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
3. Add the leftover cooked rice to the pan and stir well.
4. Season with salt according to your taste. Be cautious as the rice might already have some salt from the previous meal.
5. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and starts to turn slightly crispy.
6. Once done, remove from heat.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

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Adapted from “Sylheti Fried Rice” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.