1-First Step: Prepare the Chili Paste The foundation of this dish is the spicy garlic paste. Start by taking 10 dried red chilies and soaking them in warm water until they become soft. Once they are pliable, drain the water. Place the soaked chilies into a blender or mortar along with 4 cloves of garlic. Grind these ingredients into a smooth paste. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a teaspoon of water to help it blend. Set this paste aside; this potent mix is what gives the fried rice its signature kick.

2-Second Step: Sauté Aromatics Place a wok or a large, wide frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, toss in 5 cloves of finely chopped garlic and 2 broken dried red chilies. Stir-fry these ingredients quickly. You want the garlic to turn a golden brown color, which releases its aroma, but be careful not to burn it as it can turn bitter. Immediately after, add the 1 inch of chopped ginger and sauté it well until you smell the fragrant ginger mixing with the garlic.

3-Third Step: Cook Vegetables and Paste Add the 1/2 finely chopped onion to the wok. Cook the onion until it becomes soft and translucent. Now, it is time to introduce the star ingredient. Add the prepared chili garlic paste you set aside earlier. Stir this continuously and cook until the oil begins to separate from the mixture. This process cooks out the raw taste of the chili and intensifies the flavor. Next, add the chopped vegetables: 10 beans, 2 tablespoons of sweet corn, 1/2 chopped capsicum, and 1 chopped carrot. Stir-fry these on high heat. You want the vegetables to be cooked but still retain a nice crunch, so this should only take a few minutes.

4-Fourth Step: Combine Rice and Sauces Lower the heat slightly if needed and add the 4 cups of cooked long-grain rice to the wok. It is best to use rice that has been cooked beforehand and cooled, as this prevents sticking. Pour in the sauces: 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Also, add the 2 tablespoons of chopped spring onion at this stage.

5-Final Step: Finish and Serve Stir-fry everything together vigorously for a couple of minutes to ensure the rice is evenly heated and mixed with the colorful sauces and vegetables. Taste the rice and adjust the salt if needed. Once everything is well combined and steaming hot, turn off the heat. Transfer the Spicy Garlic Fried Rice to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra chopped spring onion on top for a pop of fresh color. Serve hot, ideally paired with a side of strawberry shortcake crunch cake for a sweet finish or enjoy it as a standalone meal.