Microwave Fried Garlic Food

MICROWAVE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cook instant brown rice in the microwave.
• Crack the eggs in a bowl. Add garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Beat it all together, and if you can get it, add a little ginger paste as well.
• Pour the cooked rice into a large glass bowl. Top it with frozen peas and carrots and a few tablespoons of chopped red onion.
• Place the bowl in the microwave with a paper plate on top, and cook it for 1 minute.
• Pour in the egg mixture. Stir, and cook for 2 more minutes. Let it cool slightly, then stir.
• Protein Boost: Add canned chopped chicken or cooked chopped shrimp to the rice.

HOW TO MAKE FRIED GARLIC (IN THE MICROWAVE!)

Steps:

• Peel and dice and place in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Add your choice cooking oil (we recommend vegetable, canola, or coconut) until garlic is fully submerged.
• Microwave for 2-3 minutes (cooking times will vary depending on your microwave's power), checking every 30 seconds after the first minute.
• Don't be alarmed if the oil starts to bubble - this is how the magic happens! The garlic is done cooking when it is a gorgeous shade of golden brown - it will look similar in color to roasted cashews.
• Allow to rest until oil is no longer bubbling before removing carefully from microwave. (Always use caution, as both the oil and bowl will be hot).
• You can now separate the fried garlic pieces from the oil. Allow to dry on a paper towel, to remove excess oil.
• After removing garlic pieces, you may save this garlic-infused oil for other cooking projects. It's full of flavor!

MICROWAVE-ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

MICROWAVE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• put all ingredients into a microwave safe container. Stir and Cover.
• Microwave on high for twenty minutes.
• Leave for about 5 minutes.
• Stir, and serve.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Wash and cube potatoes and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water just enough to cover potatoes.
• Microwave for 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
• Drain potatoes.
• Add butter, cream, and cream cheese and let it sit for a minute to melt.
• Follow these directions to make roasted garlic in the microwave.
• Take the roasted garlic cloves and mash them with a fork before adding them to the potatoes.
• Mashed potatoes and ingredients together.
• Give it a good stir once it's mashed to incorporate all ingredients.
• Serve immediately!

ROASTED GARLIC IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Cut the top off the garlic so that the tops of the garlic are exposed in the cloves.
• Put it in a small shallow dish, cut side up.
• Add the water around the garlic.
• Generously drizzle olive oil over the top so that the garlic has been completely covered.
• Set the microwave to 40% power.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• As soon as the garlic is done, remove it from the microwave.
• Using a potholder or towel, remove the garlic from the bowl and gently squeeze the garlic from the cloves into a clean bowl or plate.
• Use it immediately or store it in olive oil in a sealed container for up to a week.

MICROWAVE FRIED GARLIC

Steps:

• Place the garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and add enough oil to cover (at least 3 tablespoons). Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat, stirring and microwaving in 30-second increments until the garlic begins to brown. Then repeat, stirring and microwaving in 15-second increments, until the garlic is a deep gold. (This could take between 2 and 4 minutes total, depending on your microwave.) In a sieve set over a bowl, drain the garlic, reserving the oil. Transfer the garlic to a plate lined with paper towels and season with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Set aside to cool.

FILIPINO GARLIC RICE

Steps:

• Add the oil and garlic to a large pan over medium low heat. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the oil becomes fragrant and the garlic turns a golden color.
• Add the rice and break it up using a rice paddle or spatula. Mix the rice with the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is hot.
• Turn the heat off, add the chopped scallions and sprinkle the salt on top of the garlic rice and mix well in the pan.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

CRISPY FRIED GARLIC AND GARLIC OIL RECIPE

Steps:

• If cooking on stovetop: Combine chopped garlic and oil in a 2-quart saucepan or wok. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, until garlic begins to bubble steadily, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides and bottom of the saucepan to ensure even cooking and prevent garlic from sticking and scorching, until garlic turns pale golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Working quickly, pour contents of saucepan into prepared strainer set over bowl. (Garlic will continue cooking for a brief period after draining, so do not allow it to get too dark.) If cooking in microwave: Combine garlic and oil in a large microwave-safe bowl and stir to break up any clumps. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Stir with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, scraping down sides of the bowl. Continue to microwave in 2-minute increments, stirring between each round, until garlic begins to turn lightly golden, 4 to 8 minutes total. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round, until evenly pale golden brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds longer. Working quickly, pour contents of bowl into strainer set over bowl. (Garlic will continue cooking for a brief period after draining, so do not allow it to get too dark.)