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Japanese style garlic fried rice being scooped out with a spoon.
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Japanese Garlic Fried Rice

Discover how to make delicious Japanese Garlic Fried Rice with simple ingredients and easy steps. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect as a main or side, featuring savory garlic and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Course Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Japanese Garlic Fried Rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 273kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
  • 2 tbsp Onion chopped
  • 4 Cups Rice or rice of choice
  • 1 tbsp Carrots diced
  • 1 tbsp Green Peas
  • 1 tbsp Corn Kernel
  • 4 Cloves Garlic grated
  • 1/2 Stalk Green Onion
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Japanese style garlic fried rice on the countertop.
  • Heat ½ tbsp of cooking oil in a pan and cook the beaten eggs for about 15-30 seconds until partially set. Transfer them to a plate.
    Eggs being scrambled in a pan.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat another 1/2 tbsp of cooking oil over high heat. Once hot, add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and dried rice. Use a spatula to break up the rice and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice is tender.
    Rice and onions being cooked in a wok.
  • Stir in the partially cooked eggs, corn kernels, green peas, and grated garlic. Drizzle in soy sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the eggs are fully set. Transfer the fried rice to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped green onions.
    Japanese garlic fried rice in a wok.

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Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1464IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg