Hot Garlic Fried Rice Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes | 🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Hot Garlic Fried Rice recipe, a culinary masterpiece that perfectly balances the heat of garlic with the richness of aromatic rice. Bursting with Asian and Indian influences, this vegan-friendly dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a flavorful meal in less than 60 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red capsicum, sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 tbsp soya sauce
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- Red chili flakes, to taste
- Oil for frying
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 498.6
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 774.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 85.1g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 9.6g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. |
| 2 | Add rice to the boiling water, stirring gently. |
| 3 | Season with salt to taste. |
| 4 | Allow the rice to cook until tender, then drain excess water. |
| 5 | Rinse the cooked rice with cold water, then drain once more to remove excess starch. |
| 6 | In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. |
| 7 | Add garlic paste, chopped garlic, and red chili flakes to the hot oil. |
| 8 | Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. |
| 9 | Add chopped spring onions, diced carrot, sliced capsicum, and salt to the wok. |
| 10 | Mix well and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp. |
| 11 | Add the cooked rice to the wok, followed by soya sauce and chopped walnuts. |
| 12 | Stir-fry everything together, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and ingredients. |
| 13 | Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or soya sauce as desired. |
| 14 | Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the wok from the heat. |
| 15 | Serve the hot garlic fried rice immediately, garnished with additional chopped spring onions or chili flakes if desired. |
Enjoy the enticing aroma and flavors of this Hot Garlic Fried Rice, a delightful fusion of Asian and Indian cuisines that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
