Rice is a staple part of many Asian diets and is thought to have originated in China. Its versatility makes it an ideal addition to any meal, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. And if you’re looking for a delicious way to spice up your rice, this recipe will do just that! Here are 8 steps on how to make rice fried with garlic ginger:
Step 1: Prepare fresh rice
- Prepare fresh rice
- Wash and drain the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for at least 30 minutes (this will help reduce stickiness).
- Drain again, then cook as usual!
Step 2: Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.
- Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.
The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you add the rice, but not smoking. If you’re using a wok, use a bit less oil than you would for regular stir-fry dishes because rice will soak up more of it than vegetables do (and we don’t want our fried rice to be swimming in grease).
Step 3: Add the garlic and ginger to the oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the garlic and ginger to the oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add the vegetables and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the vegetables to the pan, and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
The time it takes for your vegetables to cook depends on which ones you’re using and how big they are. The smaller your pieces of vegetable are, the shorter amount of time they will take to become tender enough for eating (and not crunchy).
Step 5: Pour in the soy sauce mixture and cook until it bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture and cook until it bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon to combine all of the ingredients, being careful not to break up the egg.
Step 6: Add rice to pan and stir gently with wooden spoon until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pan, and stir gently with a wooden spoon until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 7: Serve immediately with green onions. Enjoy!
- Serve immediately with green onions. Enjoy!
Conclusion
You can make this recipe with leftover rice or fresh rice. I like to use brown rice because it has a nice chewy texture that goes well with fried rice. You could also add some tofu or shrimp if you want something extra delicious!