Garlic Fried Rice

Garlic Fried Rice
  • PREP TIME
    4 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    34 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    168

Transform plain rice into an aromatic and flavorful delight! This Garlic Fried Rice recipe elevates simple ingredients with the pungent essence of garlic, the sweetness of onions, and a zesty touch of lemon, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    14 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. (2 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Set aside to cool. (15 minutes)

03

Step
1 mins

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (1 minute)

04

Step
5 mins

Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant and lightly browned. (5 minutes)

05

Step
3 mins

Stir in rice and cook until coated and heated through. (3 minutes)

06

Step
1 mins

Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. (1 minute)

For an extra layer of flavor, try using brown butter instead of regular butter.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 56 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Loraine Dach

    This is a great recipe for using up leftover rice. It's so quick and easy to make.

  • Aida Boyer

    The garlic flavor is perfect!

  • Georgiana Strosin

    I added some chopped carrots and peas to the fried rice and it was even better!

  • Demetrius Stromanhickle

    I've never made fried rice before, but this recipe was so easy to follow!

  • Elenor Schulist

    This is my go-to recipe for fried rice!

  • Raul Hintz

    I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. My family loves it!

  • Guiseppe Schaden

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the tip about using day-old rice.

  • Cornelius Langworth

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! I love the addition of lemon juice, it really brightens up the flavor.

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