Garlic fried rice

Garlic fried rice

Garlic fried rice is a delicious dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with garlic, usually in a bit of oil or butter until fragrant and slightly crispy. It’s a popular dish in many Asian cuisines and can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with various meats, vegetables, or sauces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sides
Cuisine International
Servings 4 servings
Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old rice)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

  • green onions chopped
  • diced carrots
  • peas
  • sesame seeds
  • cooked protein your choice (like chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
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Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  • Add the optional vegetables or protein if desired and cook until they are heated through.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spoon or spatula.
  • Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and mix well to combine.
  • Cook the rice, stirring occasionally, for another 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, or sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.
  • Enjoy!
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Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 46g (15%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 505mg (22%)Potassium: 86mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 23mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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