Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Fried Rice recipe perfect for a simple side dish or a light meal. This easy-to-make dish combines fragrant garlic, vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a hint of soy sauce and sesame oil for an irresistible taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t brown too much to avoid bitterness.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they are tender and thoroughly heated through.
- Scramble eggs: Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them until fully cooked and fluffy.
- Combine rice and seasonings: Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for 3-5 minutes to heat the rice through and blend the flavors.
- Serve: Once heated and flavored evenly, serve the garlic fried rice warm as a side dish or a light meal.
Notes
- Use day-old cooked rice for best texture to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste depending on salt preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or protein such as chopped green onions or diced chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, omit eggs or substitute with tofu scramble.
- If sesame oil is not available, you can omit it or use a splash of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor.
