Crispy Garlic Fried Rice

20 Minutes

Turn leftover rice into a flavorful and crispy garlic fried rice with this easy recipe. Add in your favorite veggies and protein for a customized meal.

If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious way to use up leftover rice, look no further than crispy garlic fried rice. This dish is packed with flavor and texture, and can be customized to your liking with your choice of veggies and protein. Plus, it’s a great way to add some variety to your meal prep routine. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make crispy garlic fried rice in just a few easy steps.

This crispy garlic fried rice recipe is incredibly versatile, as you can add or substitute any veggies or protein of your choice. For a vegetarian option, you can skip the eggs and add in some tofu or tempeh. Or, for a heartier dish, you can add in some diced chicken or shrimp. Additionally, you can customize the level of heat by adding some chili flakes or hot sauce to the dish.

The secret to making crispy fried rice is to use leftover cooked rice that has been chilled in the fridge for at least a few hours. This helps the rice dry out slightly and creates the perfect texture for frying. If you don’t have leftover rice, you can still make this dish by cooking fresh rice and then spreading it out on a baking sheet to cool in the fridge for at least an hour.

Overall, crispy garlic fried rice is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover rice and create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet. So, give this recipe a try and see how easy it is to create a restaurant-quality dish at home!

With that being said, I wanted to share this quick recipe for my version of fried rice and hope y’all enjoy it as much we do. You can use day old rice which is preferred or you can use which ever form of grains you like. I have made this a million times using brown rice as well and it comes out BOMB!

Crispy Garlic Fried Rice

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• Author: Sweta Patel
• Total Time: 20
• Yield: 2 1x

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• 2 cups left over or day old rice 
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 carrot diced 
• ¼ cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp chili oil 
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tsp sambal
• 3 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp hoisin sauce
• 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
• ½ tsp salt + black pepper
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Scallion Eggs

• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk 
• salt + pepper to taste 
• 1/4 cup – chopped scallions

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Instructions

1. In a small pan, cook your eggs with a little bit of butter, Once the eggs are cooked, set them aside on a plate and let’s make the fried rice! 
2. Heat the chili oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the garlic, onion, peas, and carrot to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the veggies are tender.
4. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir well to combine with the veggies.
5. Pour all the sauces and seasonings over the rice and stir well to coat.
6. Create a well in the center of the rice and add the butter, minced garlic and 1 tsp additional sauce soy. Once the butter melts with the garlic and soy sauce, mix everything into the rice and turn off the heat. 
7. Add cooked eggs into the rice, add scallions and serve! Enjoy! 

Notes

• For a healthier version, mix 1 packet of seeds of change brown rice and 1/3 cup of cooked quinoa. 
• Feel free to use any veggies you have on hand, mushrooms, broccoli, green beans etc.
• For added protein, chicken and shrimp go very well with this dish.

• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 10
• Category: Dinner
• Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: fried rice, garlic fried rice, chinese food, egg whites, brown rice, meal prep