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