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Garlic rice
Fry half the garlic in oil until gold; lift out for the top. Add rice and remaining garlic, salt, and fry until the grains separate and some toast.
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How long does Garlic rice take?
13 min all in — 5 min prep, 8 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Very easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Day-old rice → Fresh rice spread on a tray to steam off. An emergency. Still clumpier.
Any tips from this recipe?
Break the rice with wet hands before it hits the pan. A fried egg is how it becomes a meal.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.