Description

Garlic Fried Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with crispy garlic goodness. Made with simple ingredients like rice, egg, garlic, and soy sauce, it’s the perfect savory side for any meal.

Ingredients

1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 large egg

2 cups cooked and cooled white rice

1 scallion, chopped

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon oyster sauce

¼ to ½ teaspoon salt

⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Heat oil in a medium-sized sauté pan. Add chopped garlic and ⅛ teaspoon salt, cooking over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown. Remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the garlic-infused oil behind.
In the same pan, scramble the egg until partially cooked.
Add the cooked rice, chopped scallion, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and remaining salt. Stir-fry over high heat, mixing well.
Toss in the fried garlic and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce, if desired.
Garnish with extra chopped scallions and serve hot.

Notes

For extra nutrition, toss in some veggies like peas, carrots, or bell peppers while stir-frying.
To add protein, grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu work well in this dish.
For a vegan version, skip the egg and use a plant-based substitute.
Using cooled leftover rice is best, but you can use freshly cooked rice if you let it cool slightly.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg