Garlic Fried Rice

Name: Garlic Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil; 4 cups day-old cooked rice, broken up; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A traditional Filipino-style fried rice infused with sweet golden garlic and lightly seasoned with salt.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
4 cups day-old cooked rice, broken up
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Add 8 cloves minced garlic and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown.
3

Remove half of the crispy garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4

Increase heat to medium-high and add 4 cups broken up day-old cooked rice to the pan.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, stirring continuously for 5 minutes.
6

Top with the reserved crispy garlic before serving.

Questions

How long does Garlic Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Garlic Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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