Ingredients You Need To Make Filipino Fried Garlic Rice
This recipe only uses a few simple ingredients you already have at home. Not sure what to do with leftover rice? This recipe is all you need! It’s the perfect side to any meal. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Garlic Cloves: The star of the dish! Fresh is best, but you can use pre-minced if that’s what you have on hand. Vegetable Oil: Helps fry and crisp up the garlic and adds moisture back into the rice. Cooked Rice: You can make rice for this recipe, but leftovers really work best because they aren’t sticky. Onion Powder: Adds a nice savory flavor that complements the garlic. Salt and Pepper: Enhance the flavors in the dish. Green Onions: For garnish and a pop of color.
How to Make Garlic Fried Rice
Collect your ingredients, heat your pan up, and let the magic begin. You will love how quickly and easily you can make this delicious side dish. Your kids will love it and might just eat it instead of your main dish!
Garlic: Fresh is a MUST! Chop or mince the garlic to your desired size. I like bigger pieces for lots of garlic crunch! Be careful not to burn the garlic. Rice: The key to fried rice is to use cooked and cooled rice! Leftover or day-old rice helps keep your fried rice from being mushy. Butter: Add flavor and use butter instead of oil. Sometimes I use half butter and half oil and it’s delicious! Add Eggs: Scramble eggs into the rice for added protein! Filipino garlic fried rice doesn’t traditionally have eggs, but feel free to add eggs like my easy fried rice recipe. Season with Soy Sauce: Add one tablespoon of soy sauce to add umami flavor!
In the Refrigerator: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To Reheat: Reheat individual portions of rice in the microwave at 1-minute intervals. Stirring in between should do the trick! Add a splash of soy sauce if you want to add extra moisture and flavor.
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