Garlic Rice
A quick and fragrant Thai-style fried rice with crispy garlic, perfect for breakfast or a simple side dish.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Mince the 6 garlic cloves. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove half the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 3
Add the 3 cups cooked rice to the skillet with the remaining garlic and oil. Spread it out and let it crisp for 2 minutes without stirring.
- 4
Stir-fry the rice for 3-4 minutes, breaking up clumps, until heated through and slightly toasted. Season with 1/2 tsp salt.
- 5
Serve the rice topped with the reserved crispy garlic.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- slotted spoon
- knife
- cutting board
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