Easy Garlic Fried Rice with Chili Oil Recipe
This Easy Garlic Fried Rice with Chili Oil is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for using up day-old rice. Infused with fragrant garlic, fresh scallions, and a savory mix of soy and oyster sauces, this stir-fried rice is elevated with a spicy kick of chili oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a delicious and simple meal for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Rice and Vegetables
- 3 cups cold, day-old cooked rice (Jasmine or any white rice)
- 1 cup frozen vegetables (or fresh chopped veggies)
- 2 scallions, chopped (separate white and green parts)
Eggs
- 3 large eggs
Aromatics and Seasonings
- 15-20 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon white pepper (adjust to taste)
Oils
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
- Chili oil (homemade or store-bought), for drizzling
Instructions
- Scramble the Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Beat the eggs in a bowl, pour into the pan, and scramble gently until just cooked. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet or wok, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Add minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté until fragrant, which should take about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the Rice and Vegetables: Add the cold rice, frozen vegetables, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, salt, and white pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for a few minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice, until the rice is evenly coated with the sauces and heated through.
- Combine Eggs and Green Onions: Return the cooked scrambled eggs to the skillet and toss in the green parts of the scallions. Stir everything well so the eggs and green onions are evenly distributed throughout the rice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle chili oil on top of the fried rice to your desired spice level. Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful, garlic-infused fried rice.
Notes
- Using day-old, cold rice prevents the dish from becoming mushy and helps achieve the perfect fried rice texture.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as peas, carrots, corn, or bell peppers.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your preferred spice tolerance.
- Substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian mushroom sauce for a vegetarian version.
- Using neutral oil ensures the garlic flavor shines without interference from an overpowering oil taste.
