Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg
A comforting Filipino garlic fried rice enhanced with butter and served with a perfectly fried egg on top. This filipino-inspired breakfast ready in about 25 minutes combines cooked white rice, preferably day-old, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice, preferably day-old
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts and foams.
- Step 2: Add 6 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups day-old cooked white rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir to coat rice evenly with garlic butter. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
- Step 4: In a separate nonstick pan, fry 4 large eggs sunny-side up with a pinch of salt and black pepper until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Step 5: Serve garlic rice topped with each fried egg and sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions on top, if using.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a busy morning; prep components the night before to save active time.
How do I store leftover Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven; egg- or grain-based items may need a splash of milk or water to refresh texture. Cold-served items (overnight oats, smoothies) keep 2–3 days in the fridge.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Garlic Butter Buttered Garlic Rice with Fried Egg?
Filipino breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
