Description
Garlic Fried Rice is a deliciously fragrant dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. This quick recipe highlights crispy garlic flavors and is perfect for using up leftover rice, making it an economical choice as well. In under 20 minutes, you can whip up this versatile dish, whether for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Enjoy it as a side or make it the star of your meal with endless customizations like adding proteins or vegetables. The savory combination with a hint of soy sauce and oyster sauce elevates this dish to new heights, ensuring everyone will love it!
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 oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and salt; cook until golden brown, then remove the garlic, leaving the oil.
- In the same pan, scramble the egg until partially cooked.
- Add cooked rice, scallions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Increase heat to high and incorporate the reserved fried garlic. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with additional scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg