Crispy Rice
Discover the irresistible crunch of homemade Crispy Rice, a quick and flavorful dish that transforms day-old rice into a golden, textured delight. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal or an impressive side dish, this recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, garlic, and scallions to create layers of savory flavor. The key to its signature crunch is pressing the cold, pre-cooked rice into a sizzling skillet and letting it sear undisturbed until beautifully golden and crisp. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile and crowd-pleasing dish is a celebration of texture and taste, ideal for serving alongside stir-fries, proteins, or as a satisfying stand-alone snack. Try this easy Crispy Rice recipe today for a quick and delicious upgrade to your rice game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked rice
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Scallions, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Ensure the cooked rice is cold and leftover from the previous day. If the rice is freshly cooked, spread it on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to remove moisture.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cold rice to the skillet. Spread the rice evenly and press it down using the back of a spatula to create a flat layer.
Drizzle the soy sauce evenly over the rice.
Cook without stirring for about 5-7 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and crispy. You may gently shake the skillet to ensure even browning.
Use a spatula to flip sections of the rice over to crisp the other side lightly. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil around the edge of the skillet for additional crisping.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until evenly crispy.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped scallions.
Transfer the crispy rice to a serving dish and serve hot, optionally garnished with additional scallions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2342 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 499 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
