Indonesian Fried Rice

One year ago today I was cruising forests on scooters, exploring hindu temples, and watching surfers appear out of wave barrels in Bali, Indonesia. Besides the amazing site seeing, the Indonesian cuisine is to absolutely die for. So here is a vegan-ized Indonesian fried rice, no rubbery eggs found in this dish! 

1 cup basamati rice

1/4 cup vegetable stock

2 tsp cornstarch

1 Tbs soy sauce

1 Tbs sesame oil

1/2-1 red pepper, diced

2 small carrots, diced

2 garlic cloves, diced

2 tsp curry powder

3 Tbs fresh basil, chopped

1/2 cup cashews, slightly chopped

Cook rice in a  rice cooker or on the stove till fully cooked and fluffy. In a small cup mix together veggie stock, cornstarch, and soy sauce. In a large frying pan or wok heat oil over high heat. Add bell pepper, garlic and carrots and sauté till softened. Add curry powder and mix till fragrant. Stir in the stock mixture and stir until thickened.  Stir in the cooked rice and stir till fully coated and warm throughout. Add the basil and cashews. Grab those chopsticks & devour!