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Easy Garlic Fried Rice Recipe

A simple rice dish that is full of flavor -- this Easy Garlic Fried Rice is excellent with any fried or grilled meat and fish.  The best part? It's ready in a flash!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 5
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press
  • Wok
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 5 cups rice, cooked and equivalent to 1 cup uncooked
  • 3 & 1/2 tbsp oil
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp spring onions, chopped and only the light parts
  • salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Add oil on a large wok or skillet, and set the heat to medium-low.
  • Add garlic and spread evenly.
  • Adjust the heat to medium and continue cooking until the garlic turns darker, regularly mixing to ensure it does not burn.
  • Take about 1 teaspoon of the browned garlic and set it aside for garnish later.
  • Add rice and adjust heat to medium-high.
  • Mix to coat the grains evenly with oil.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Continue cooking your garlic fried rice for about 10 to 12 minutes, intermittently mixing to cook it evenly.
  • Adjust the seasoning before taking the pan off the heat.
  • Transfer into serving plates and top with the remaining crispy garlic from earlier and chopped spring onions.
  • Serve your garlic fried rice --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip #1:  Use neutrally flavored vegetable oil like canola or sunflower.  They work better for fried rice than olive oil.
  • Cook's Tip #2:  Use dry cooked rice with separated grains.  Clumpy or sticky ones will not work well for fried rice.
  • Cook's Tip #3:  Add the garlic with the oil right away.  It helps in not burning them, as well as infusing the oil longer with garlic flavor.
  • Cook's Tip #4:  Do not forget to taste and adjust the seasoning before taking your fried rice off the heat.  It helps to do this repeatedly since there is a lot of mixing involved.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg