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Garlic Fried Rice
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Garlic Fried Rice

This garlic-fried rice, ready in just 15 minutes, is a quicker and simpler vegetarian take on traditional egg-fried rice.

Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 8 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoon garlic see notes, paste
  • 6 cups jasmine rice see notes, cooked
  • ¼ cup soy sauce see notes, low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt (see notes)
  • ¼ cup green onions (see notes)

Instructions

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  1. Add both cooking oils to your pan and heat for a few seconds.
  2. Add the garlic paste and saute for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the cooked rice and saute to mix the garlic.
  4. Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper and continue to fry the rice (see notes)
  5. Add the finely chopped green onions last and mix them in.
  6. Plate and serve while the rice is still hot!

Notes

  • Garlic - I always use freshly minced garlic and add a generous amount, usually two rounded teaspoons. Since it's the key flavor we're going for, we want to be able to taste it. When you're seasoning rice, you have to go a little bold for the flavors to shine through.
  • Rice - I like to use Jasmine rice in this recipe. I usually cook, cool, and store it in the fridge the night before. It clumps a little this way, but I break it apart with my hands.
  • If you haven't had a chance to prep your rice in advance, cook the rice, spread it on a baking sheet, and place it in front of a fan for 30 minutes or so to help it dry out.
  • Or, if you don't want to spend so much time, buy pre-cooked rice from the supermarket, open the packet, and instead of heating it, add it straight to the frying pan and follow the recipe.
  • Soy sauce - I prefer low-sodium soy sauce and add extra salt as needed. I have more control over the final appearance and taste of the rice this way. 
  • Salt - I start with ½ a teaspoon and add more if needed. It's best to start with a smaller amount and add more as needed.
  • Green onions - The green onions add color and flavor to the rice. They don't need to be cooked much, so I toss them in at the end. 
  • Frying the rice - The best way to fry the rice is on high heat. Stir constantly and mix everything in well as quickly as you can to prevent the rice from getting mushy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 579mg (24%) Potassium 113mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 43IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 579mg 24%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 43IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.