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Fried garlic boasts an incredible ease-to-“wow” ratio—put slices of garlic in cold oil, crank the heat, and fish them out when they’re bronzed. But also the oil that’s left behind is a flavor-packed product all its own, just waiting to be whisked into sauces or turned into a cooking medium for the most aromatic fried rice that ever was. Dried-out cooked rice is the best option for stir-fries as the grains will get really crunchy.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Toss garlic and grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet. Arrange garlic in a single layer and set over medium heat. Cook, shaking pan often, until garlic is barely golden and crisp (oil should stop bubbling at this point), about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic chips to paper towels to drain; season with salt.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium-high and cook ginger in oil in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until just softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add egg and stir to break up; cook until just set (this will take a matter of seconds). Add rice and sesame oil and toss to combine. Cook, undisturbed, pressing down on rice with a spatula so it makes good contact with the pan, until rice begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Give rice a toss, then press down on it again, cooking until you get more crispy bits, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss in scallions and half of garlic chips; season with salt.
Step 3
Transfer fried rice to a platter and scatter cilantro, sesame seeds, and remaining garlic chips on top.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Garlic chips can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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Reviews (6)
Back to TopThis was delicious and super easy. I topped it with crispy tofu and drizzled with hoisin and sriracha. Quick, flavorful meal!
Anonymous
North Carolina
9/5/2021
Love the ginger, scallion flavor.
jessco5
Eugene, OR
8/18/2020
Pretty yummy - added extra fried garlic chips, and tastes even better the second day after you make it. One caveat is don't use sticky rice - my husbands fav but it basically makes the garlickiest fried porridge.
mhurlockmurphy
London, UK
5/1/2020
This recipe is so great! No modifications, followed exactly. Highly recommend. The crispy rice parts are especially delicious.
katrickels
4/20/2019
Great! I wouldn't say it was THAT garlicky, but it was very good nonetheless. Would definitely cook it again.
trilobite01
Los Angeles, CA
10/23/2018