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 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced 8 garlic cloves,.
- Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Add in 4 cups cooked rice, cooled. Stir the rice into the oil and garlic.
- Season with ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon 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 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, 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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