Garlic Fried Rice with Broccoli and Egg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonvegetable oil
- 2egg
- 4 clovegarlic
- 3 cupbroccoli florets
- 3 cupcooked rice (day-old or cooled)
- 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets (about 3 cups).
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
- 02
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Crack eggs into the pan and scramble until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces and transfer to the plate with broccoli.
- 03
Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and lightly toast.
- 05
Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Toss everything together. Return broccoli and egg to the pan and stir to combine.
- 06
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a little heat, add 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or a pinch of cayenne with the garlic. A splash of rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime brightens the finish. For depth, drizzle a touch more sesame oil at the table.
Day-old or freshly cooked and cooled rice works best for fried rice; hot rice tends to clump. If you only have warm rice, spread it on a plate to cool first.