Garlic Egg Fried Rice
Garlic egg fried rice made with fluffy cold rice, softly scrambled eggs, and fragrant golden garlic. A simple fried rice recipe focused on aroma, balance, and clean flavor.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Spatula
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Garlic Egg Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice cold, day-old preferred
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp neutral oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce to taste
- salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Break up cold rice so the grains are loose. Beat eggs lightly. Mince garlic and slice green onions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and gently scramble until softly set. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and lower heat to medium. Add garlic and stir constantly until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add rice, spread into an even layer, let sit briefly, then toss and fry until heated through.
- Drizzle soy sauce around the edges of the pan. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.
- Return eggs and green onions to the pan. Toss gently until evenly combined and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep garlic moving in the pan to avoid burning. Cold rice is essential for fluffy texture. Season lightly so garlic aroma remains the focus.