Garlic Fried Rice
Elevate your weeknight meals with the irresistible aroma and flavor of Garlic Fried Rice, a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for leftovers. This recipe transforms day-old jasmine rice into a fragrant masterpiece, with golden, sautéed minced garlic taking center stage. Tossed in rich soy sauce and a dash of black pepper, every grain is infused with savory goodness. Chopped green onions add a burst of freshness and a subtle crunch, making this fried rice dish both simple and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, Garlic Fried Rice is the ultimate side or stand-alone dish for busy schedules, ideal for pairing with your favorite stir-fries or enjoying straight from the skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 6 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet.
Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and to ensure that the garlic is evenly distributed.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice, then sprinkle the salt and ground black pepper.
Continue to stir-fry the rice for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring that the rice is well-coated and evenly heated.
Add the chopped green onions and stir everything together for another minute.
Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or soy sauce if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the garlic fried rice to a serving dish.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2348 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 651 mg | 14% | |
*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.
