Garlic Butter Fried Rice (20 Minutes!)

I don’t want to be dramatic, but this Garlic Butter Fried Rice is seriously SO delicious and SO easy to make at home.

Buttery and savory, Garlic Butter Fried Rice takes only 20 minutes to make and pairs perfectly with everything.

This Fried rice recipe is vegetarian-friendly, but you can customize it by adding any protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or pork! 

Garlic Butter Fried Rice is one of my go-to recipes to make when I want to spice up any weeknight dinner.

With just a few simple steps, the garlic instantly elevates plain white rice but is also subtle enough to pair perfectly with any side dishes.

PLUS, Garlic Butter Fried Rice also tastes fantastic the next day, so it is perfect for meal-prepping. 

One of my favorite methods to cook Garlic Butter Fried Rice is making “golden” rice.

The “golden fried rice method” is my grandma’s secret trick. Separate the egg yolk and the egg white.

Add the Egg yolk to the rice before pan-frying, mix well to ensure every grain of rice is coated in the egg yolk. This step ensures that fried rice comes out beautifully golden every single time. 

I’ll be honest, the secret to DELICIOUS Garlic Butter Fried Rice or any fried rice, in general, is adding a generous amount of OIL.

The more fat you add, the easier it is the “fry” the fried rice, and therefore, it prevents the rice from getting soggy.

This recipe uses both butter and oil. If you are dairy-free, you can also substitute with duck lard. 

Do you want more EASY recipes that take less than 20 minutes? Here are some of my go-to recipes!

• Soy Glazed Chicken (20 Minutes ONLY!)
• Shrimp Pancake (20 minutes only!)
• Creamy Crab Stuffed Mushroom (20 minutes!)
• Creamy Miso Ramen (20 Minutes ONLY!)

Ingredients 

• 4 Cups of Cold Cooked Rice 
• 10 cloves of Garlic (minced) 
• 3 tbsp of Butter (salted) 
• 2 tbsp of Oil 
• 3 stalks of Green Onion (separate whites and greens) 
• 4 Large Eggs 
• 2.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce 
• 1 tbsp of White Pepper 

1. Separate the egg yolk and egg white. 
2. Add the egg yolk to cold cooked day-old rice, season with salt, and mix well to ensure every grain of rice is coated in the egg yolk. 
3. Add 3 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of oil to a pan. Turn the heat up to medium and add minced garlic and white parts of the green onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. 
4. Push the garlic and green onion to the side, and add beaten egg whites. 
5. Let the egg whites sit for 20 seconds before scrambling the egg whites. 
6. Next, add the rice, white pepper, and soy sauce. Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes. 
7. Finally, add the rest of the green onion and saute on high heat for 1-2 minutes. 

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Garlic Butter Fried Rice

I don’t want to be dramatic, but this Garlic Butter Fried Rice is seriously SO delicious and SO easy to make at home. Buttery and savory, Garlic Butter Fried Rice takes only 20 minutes to make and pairs perfectly with everything. This Fried rice recipe is vegetarian-friendly, but you can customize it by adding any protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or pork!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, 20 Minute Recipes, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Authentic asian recipes, Chinese american food, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Fried rice, Fusion Recipe, One Pot Dinner, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes

Yield: 4 People

Materials

• 4 Cups of Cold Cooked Rice
• 10 cloves of Garlic minced
• 3 tbsp of Butter salted
• 2 tbsp of Oil
• 3 stalks of Green Onion separate whites and greens
• 4 Large Eggs
• 2.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp of White Pepper

Instructions

• Separate the egg yolk and egg white.
• Add the egg yolk to cold cooked day-old rice, season with salt, and mix well to ensure every grain of rice is coated in the egg yolk.
• Add 3 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of oil to a pan. Turn the heat up to medium and add minced garlic and white parts of the green onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Push the garlic and green onion to the side, and add beaten egg whites.
• Let the egg whites sit for 20 seconds before scrambling the egg whites.
• Next, add the rice, white pepper, and soy sauce. Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Finally, add the rest of the green onion and saute on high heat for 1-2 minutes.

Notes

This Fried rice recipe is vegetarian-friendly, but you can customize it by adding any protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or pork!