Sauteed Garlic Rice

Step 1

Cook the rice. When it’s done, place it to the side.

Step 2

During this time, slice the garlic into thin strips.

Step 3

In a hot pan, add 1 ½ tbsp of oil per person, add the garlic, and cook it on medium heat until it browns (about 3-4 minutes). Stir it continuously to keep it from burning.

Step 4

Once the garlic is nice and golden, take it out of the pan and put it to the side.

Step 5

Reuse the pan with the leftover oil and add the grated ginger (or you can use ginger powder if you don’t have fresh ginger) and let it cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Now add the rice and press it down into the pan with a spatula so it can brown a little bit.

Step 7

Brown the rice for 2 minutes on medium heat, move it around and press it into the pan again, then cook for 3 minutes longer until it’s lightly golden and slightly crispy. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Serve the rice with the fried garlic on top, and some chopped cilantro and sesame seeds if you have them. Enjoy!