Asian · serves 2

Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg

Twelve minutes. The lowest-effort dinner that still counts as cooking.

15 min Easy Contains egg

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2-4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp butter
  • Spring onion
  • Oil

Method

  1. Fry half the garlic slowly in oil till crisp and golden. Scoop out — that's the topping.
  2. Rest of the garlic in the same oil, 20 seconds.
  3. Cold rice in, press and toss on high 4 minutes. Soy sauce around the edge, butter in.
  4. Separate pan: fry the eggs hard so the edges are lacy and crisp, yolk runny.
  5. Rice in a bowl, egg on top, crispy garlic and spring onion over everything.

Questions people ask about Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg

How long does Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg take?

About 15 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of rice in Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg?

Use any long-grain rice. Basmati needs less water than most, so check the packet before following the ratio here.

Can I make Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

What do you serve with Garlic Fried Rice + Fried Egg?

Rice in a bowl, egg on top, crispy garlic and spring onion over everything. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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