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A full bowl of garlic fried rice sits on a wooden table, topped with crispy garlic bits and freshly sliced scallions for garnish.
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Garlic Fried Rice

Don't be tricked by the ingredient list, this Garlic Fried Rice is one of the best side dishes at every dinner table. It's buttery, loaded with a ton of garlic, and is guaranteed to be a hit!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Comfort Food, Dinner Party, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino, Fusion
Keyword: 15 Minute Noodle Dish, Asian Fried Rice, Asian Garlic Fried Rice, Asian Garlic Rice, Buttery Fried Rice, Crispy Garlic, Crispy Garlic Rice, Dinner Party, Dinner Party Appetizer, Easy Fried Rice Recipe, Garlic Butter Fried Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, Party Dish, Party Side Dish, Savory Garlic Rice
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Fried Rice

  • 2 cups day-old rice
  • 20 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Crispy garlic
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • Finely mince a bunch of garlic. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan and add three-quarters of the minced garlic, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  • Once the garlic turns golden brown and crispy, strain it out and set it aside.
  • In the remaining garlic oil, add the last quarter of the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add the day-old rice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and your crispy garlic. Stir-fry until the rice is evenly coated and there’s no liquid left in the pan.
  • Serve the rice and optionally garnish with extra crispy garlic and scallions

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g