Description
A quick and comforting Thai garlic fried rice recipe that’s fresh, flavorful, and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons oil (neutral or coconut oil)
- 12 cloves garlic (minced, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 4 cups steamed rice (preferably day-old)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 green onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large wok over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and stir quickly until slightly golden and fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- Add the diced carrots and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Introduce the rice, breaking any clumps and mixing well with garlic and carrots, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle in the soy sauce while stirring for another 2 minutes until well incorporated.
- Toss in the finely chopped green onions and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture. Adjust soy sauce for gluten-free options. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg