Garlic Butter Fried Rice
A quick and flavorful garlic butter fried rice recipe that transforms leftover rice into a delicious dish in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked rice Jasmine or long grain works best.
- 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped fine Use more if you love garlic.
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil Helps keep butter from burning.
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce Optional but adds savory depth.
- to taste Salt and black pepper Adjust according to preference.
Optional Toppings
- sliced green onions
- chili crisp
- sesame seeds
- fried egg
Instructions
Preparation
- Break up the rice using clean hands in a bowl to avoid clumpiness.
- Heat your pan. Add oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to bubble.
Cooking
- Add the garlic to the pan and stir constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant and turning pale gold.
- Add the rice and toss it through the garlic butter. Spread it out and let it sit for 20 to 30 seconds, then stir again. Repeat this for a few times to achieve a toasted flavor.
- Season the fried rice with soy sauce (if using), then taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. For heat, add chili crisp at the end.
- Finish and serve the fried rice topped with green onions or a fried egg.
Notes
Keep cold rice in the fridge and do not rush the garlic to ensure that you achieve a toasty, buttery flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g