Fragrant fried rice featuring mellow black garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for deep savory flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Rice Base
01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and refrigerated
→ Aromatics
02 - 6 cloves black garlic, peeled and finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced, white and green parts separated
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative
09 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tsp sugar
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Eggs
12 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
→ Cooking Oil
13 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add onions and white scallion parts. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add regular garlic and black garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute, gently mashing black garlic to release flavor.
04 - Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add cold rice, breaking up clumps with spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
06 - Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients.
07 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix to combine. Drizzle sesame oil over rice and toss well.
08 - Remove from heat, garnish with green scallion tops, and serve immediately.
