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Garlic Fried Rice

Garlic Fried Rice

Garlic Fried Rice made with day old medium grain rice, lots of toasted garlic, chopped chives, and a finish of toasted sesame oil.

⏱ Prep: 5 min ⏱ Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cup rice (Leftover, cold from the fridge, preferably day old medium grain )
  • 3 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chives (chopped, for topping)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional, dark sesame oil)

Instructions

  1. Place the day old medium grain rice in a large bowl. Break apart any clumps with a fork or your hands. Sprinkle the salt over the rice and mix gently until the salt is spread evenly across the grains.

  2. Heat a wide pan over medium heat and pour in the cooking oil.

  3. Once the oil is warm, add the minced garlic and lower the heat. Cook the garlic gently, stirring often, until the pieces turn light brown and crisp at the edges.

  4. Scoop out about half of the toasted garlic with a slotted spoon and set it aside for topping.

  5. Add half of the salted rice to the pan with the remaining garlic and oil. Stir fry for about a minute, breaking up any clumps. Add the rest of the rice and toss everything together until the grains are coated in garlic oil.

  6. Spread the rice in the pan and let it sit for 30 to 45 seconds so some grains toast at the bottom. Stir once more, then keep cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing now and then, until the rice is hot and lightly toasted.

  7. Turn the heat off. Drizzle the sesame oil over the rice if using, and toss once or twice. Return the rice to a serving plate or bowl. Top with the reserved toasted garlic and the chopped chives. Serve hot with your favorite main dish. Share and enjoy!