Garlic Butter Fried Rice

Garlic Butter Fried Rice

from maeservesyoufood.com
15 min
2 servings

Sometimes you may find yourself with some leftover rice, and one great option is making Garlic Butter Fried Rice! It's budget friendly, vegetarian, and has a wonderful savoury taste. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes so include it today in your dinner plans.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 stalks green onions
  • 2 larges eggs
  • 1½ tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • salt if needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Mix rice and egg yolks on a bowl.

  2. 2

    In over medium heat pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter and add 1 tsp of olive oil. Add garlic and sautè for 2-3 minutes or until brown. Add white parts of green onions.

  3. 3

    Add cooked rice and mix with garlic for 3-4 minutes. Season with soy sauce, black pepper and salt if needed. Stir in green onions. Mix everything until evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Push rice on the side, add 1 tbsp of butter. Add white eggs and wait for 20 seconds before scrambling egg whites.

  5. 5

    Mix eggs and rice together for another 2-3 minutes. 

  6. 6

    Remove from the pan and place in a serving plate. Garnish with green onion and serve.