Description
Garlic Fried Rice is a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for using up leftover rice. With crispy garlic slices and a buttery flavor, this easy recipe is a great side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 4 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
Garlic:
- 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
Oil and Butter:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions or fried garlic for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until crispy, then set aside.
- Cook Rice: In the same pan, add butter, then rice. Cook until heated through and slightly toasted.
- Season and Serve: Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and half of the crispy garlic. Serve topped with remaining garlic and green onions.
Notes
- Best made with day-old rice for the right texture.
- Serve as a side dish with eggs, meats, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
