Harumi Kurihara's Garlic Fried Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the simple yet flavorful magic of Harumi Kurihara's Garlic Fried Rice. This Japanese-inspired dish combines the nutty aroma of golden, crispy garlic with the irresistible savoriness of butter and soy sauce, all tossed with perfectly pan-fried day-old rice for delightful texture and depth. A touch of black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh spring onions provide the perfect finish, while optional sunny-side-up eggs make it a complete meal. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this garlic fried rice recipe is an ideal choice for busy evenings or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Bursting with bold flavors and minimal ingredients, it's a comforting classic you'll want to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked white rice (preferably chilled, day-old)
- 4 large Garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 Spring onions (chopped, green parts only)
- 2 Eggs (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 2
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it will turn bitter. Remove the crispy garlic slices and set aside for garnish.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the butter and let it melt. Increase the heat to medium-high.
Step 4
Add the cooked white rice to the pan and toss to coat it evenly with the butter and remaining garlic-infused oil.
Step 5
Drizzle the soy sauce over the rice, sprinkle in the salt, and stir well to distribute the seasoning.
Step 6
Continue frying the rice for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy in spots.
Step 7
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste, then mix in the chopped spring onions. Reserve a small amount of spring onions for garnish if desired.
Step 8
If using eggs, fry them separately in a non-stick pan until sunny-side-up or scrambled (based on preference).
Step 9
Serve the garlic fried rice warm, topped with the reserved crispy garlic slices, additional spring onions, and fried eggs (if used).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1203.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1861.7 |
| Total Fat 50.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g | |
| Cholesterol 404.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2267.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 302.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 44.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 84.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 248.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 825.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories