Description
Enjoy the aromatic and savory flavors of Garlic Fried Rice with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for using up leftover rice, this dish is quick to make and full of delicious garlic goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old and cold)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8–10 garlic cloves (minced or thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish:
- sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
- fried egg for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic, cook until golden brown and fragrant.
- Stir-fry the rice: Increase heat, add cold rice, stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Season and finish: Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook briefly, then garnish with reserved garlic and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture—it fries better and doesn’t get mushy.
- You can add cooked vegetables or proteins like shrimp or chicken for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
