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