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Garlic Fried Rice

Garlic Fried Rice

Overnight No-Cook Oatmeal in a Jar

AuthorLerrie’s KitchenCategoryDifficultyBeginner

Garlic Fried Rice

A great way to bring a day or 2-day old rice to yummy goodness! Give it a try… you won’t regret it!

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients:

 12 cloves garlic, minced
 4 cups cooked rice
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 salt and pepper, to taste
 (Optional: roasted garlic for garnishing and more garlic flavor)

Directions:

1

In a large wok or pan, heat the oil in medium heat.

2

When the oil is warm enough add the garlic. Stir-fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes. It should look golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.;

3

Add the cooked rice into the pan. Also, add the salt and pepper.

4

Stir to coat the rice with the garlic and oil. Let it cook for a few more minutes stirring occasionally to make sure the rice won’t get burned. Cook for 5 or more minutes depending on how you like your rice to be cooked. Some people like it toasted a little bit, some like it just warm enough

5

It is optional but you can add more roasted or fried garlic for garnishing for more garlic flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 749
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1g13%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 11mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 150.9g51%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 13.8g28%

Calcium 68%
Iron 8%
Vitamin D 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 12 cloves garlic, minced
 4 cups cooked rice
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 salt and pepper, to taste
 (Optional: roasted garlic for garnishing and more garlic flavor)

Directions

1

In a large wok or pan, heat the oil in medium heat.

2

When the oil is warm enough add the garlic. Stir-fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes. It should look golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.;

3

Add the cooked rice into the pan. Also, add the salt and pepper.

4

Stir to coat the rice with the garlic and oil. Let it cook for a few more minutes stirring occasionally to make sure the rice won’t get burned. Cook for 5 or more minutes depending on how you like your rice to be cooked. Some people like it toasted a little bit, some like it just warm enough

5

It is optional but you can add more roasted or fried garlic for garnishing for more garlic flavor.

Garlic Fried Rice


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