Description
Garlic Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms leftover rice into a delightful meal in under 20 minutes. This dish features crispy garlic that infuses every grain of fluffy rice with a rich, savory flavor. Perfect as a side or main course, Garlic Fried Rice offers endless customization options—add your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it uniquely yours. Whether you’re preparing a last-minute dinner or a satisfying lunch, this easy recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and salt, stirring until golden brown. Remove garlic but keep the infused oil.
- In the same pan, scramble the egg until partially cooked.
- Add cooked rice, scallion, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and any additional salt. Stir well.
- Increase heat to high and mix thoroughly. Fold in reserved fried garlic and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with extra scallions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg