Buttery Garlic Fried Rice Food

SINANGAG (FILIPINO GARLIC FRIED RICE)

Steps:

• In a large wok or skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Stir fry the garlic for 2-3 minutes, until it turns a light golden color. Carefully remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the garlic-infused oil behind. Drain the fried garlic on paper towels until cool.
• Add the cooked rice to the garlic oil in the wok, stirring to coat all the grains with oil. Spread the rice out in the wok, covering as much surface area of the hot pan as possible. Let the rice cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 min. Stir the rice well, then spread it out again and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 min more. Continue this process until the rice is cooked to your liking.
• Once the rice is golden and starting to get crispy, return the fried garlic to the pan (saving some for garnish, if desired).
• Season the rice with salt and pepper and transfer it to a serving dish.
• Garnish with extra fried garlic and sliced scallions.
• If desired, serve the rice topped with fried eggs.

BUTTERY GARLIC FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Saute garlic until lightly browned, being careful not to burn it. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Stir in the cooked white rice, and season with garlic salt and pepper, adding to taste.
• Cook and stir until heated through and well blended, about 3 minutes. If it looks like it needs more moisture, add another tablespoon of butter to "help it along".
• Serve and enjoy. You can return the browned bits of garlic to the cooked rice, if preferred.

BASIL AND TOMATO FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Heat a large wok or 12-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil, then pour in the beaten egg. Cook for 15 to 30 seconds, allowing the bottom to set slightly, before stirring and turning until just set. Break up the egg slightly, then remove from the wok and set aside.
• Heat the wok over high. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, along with the onions, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until slightly softened. Add the garlic and bird's-eye chiles and stir for 15 to 30 seconds, until fragrant. Next, add the tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing every now and then, until the tomatoes are softened. (Reduce heat to medium-high if it starts getting too smoky or the garlic begins to scorch.)
• Add the rice, soy sauce and half the basil, and season with 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt, to taste. Reduce heat to medium-high and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the rice to soak up the tomato juices. As the liquid cooks off, the rice will char (though less so if using a nonstick pan) and develop some smoky flavors.
• Add the egg and remaining basil and toss for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and check seasonings, adding some black pepper and more salt if needed. Serve immediately.