Description
Chilli Garlic Fried Rice is a quick and vibrant dish that brings together aromatic garlic and spicy chili for a flavor-packed meal in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced chilies; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Increase heat to high and add cooked jasmine rice. Stir-fry vigorously for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in soy sauce while continuing to stir-fry until grains start to caramelize.
- If using eggs, push rice to one side of the skillet and scramble on the other side until set, then mix into rice.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped green onions and sesame oil. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including chicken or tofu. Customize with seasonal veggies for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to three days.