The Garlickiest Fried Rice

The Garlickiest Fried Rice
The Garlickiest Fried Rice
Fried garlic boasts an incredible ease-to-“wow” ratio—put slices of garlic in cold oil, crank the heat, and fish them out when they’re bronzed. But also the oil that’s left behind is a flavor-packed product all its own, just waiting to be whisked into sauces or turned into a cooking medium for the most aromatic fried rice that ever was. Dried-out cooked rice is the best option for stir-fries as the grains will get really crunchy.
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Bon Appétit Asian Southeast Asian Garlic Rice Side Cilantro Sesame Egg Vegetarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Ginger
  • kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
  • 3 cups chilled cooked short-grain rice
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • Carbohydrate 122 g(41%)
  • Cholesterol 47 mg(16%)
  • Fat 24 g(37%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 12 g(25%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(12%)
  • Sodium 512 mg(21%)
  • Calories 764

Preparation Toss garlic and grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet. Arrange garlic in a single layer and set over medium heat. Cook, shaking pan often, until garlic is barely golden and crisp (oil should stop bubbling at this point), about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic chips to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook ginger in oil in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until just softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add egg and stir to break up; cook until just set (this will take a matter of seconds). Add rice and sesame oil and toss to combine. Cook, undisturbed, pressing down on rice with a spatula so it makes good contact with the pan, until rice begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Give rice a toss, then press down on it again, cooking until you get more crispy bits, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss in scallions and half of garlic chips; season with salt. Transfer fried rice to a platter and scatter cilantro, sesame seeds, and remaining garlic chips on top. Do Ahead Garlic chips can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Preparation Toss garlic and grapeseed oil in a large nonstick skillet. Arrange garlic in a single layer and set over medium heat. Cook, shaking pan often, until garlic is barely golden and crisp (oil should stop bubbling at this point), about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic chips to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook ginger in oil in the same skillet, stirring occasionally, until just softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add egg and stir to break up; cook until just set (this will take a matter of seconds). Add rice and sesame oil and toss to combine. Cook, undisturbed, pressing down on rice with a spatula so it makes good contact with the pan, until rice begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Give rice a toss, then press down on it again, cooking until you get more crispy bits, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss in scallions and half of garlic chips; season with salt. Transfer fried rice to a platter and scatter cilantro, sesame seeds, and remaining garlic chips on top. Do Ahead Garlic chips can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.