Simple Garlic Egg Fried Rice
This quick fried rice is the kind of simple meal you can throw together in a warm kitchen with leftover rice and a few pantry staples. Fluffy rice is tossed in a hot pan with scrambled eggs, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce until everything becomes lightly golden and fragrant. A sprinkle of seaweed on top adds a little savory finish.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Start with 2 cups of cooked rice. If the rice is clumped together, gently break it apart with your hands or a fork.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until it becomes fragrant.
Step 4
Push the garlic to the side of the pan and crack the eggs directly into the pan.
Step 5
Scramble the eggs gently with a spatula until they are mostly cooked but still soft.
Step 6
Add the rice to the pan and stir everything together so the eggs and garlic mix evenly with the rice.
Step 7
Pour in the soy sauce and stir well, letting the rice cook for 3–4 minutes so it warms through and picks up a light golden color.
Step 8
Add the sesame oil, salt, and black pepper, then mix again.
Step 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Spoon the fried rice into bowls or plates and sprinkle seaweed flakes or nori on top.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy right away.
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