Filipino Garlic Fried Rice
Garlic fried rice is one of the most common Filipino rice dishes. It combines leftover rice with crispy fried garlic, all tossed together with seasonings to create something simple yet incredibly flavorful!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about ¼ cup
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups cooked rice, cold
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large wok or non-stick pan, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic.
- Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Add in the cooked and cooled rice. Stir the rice into the oil and garlic.
- Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes allowing the rice to get crispy. Stir the rice and continue to cook for about 5 minutes to achieve a fried rice texture.
- Garnish with sliced green onion and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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