Garlic Fried Rice with Scallions and Toasted Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

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A fragrant Filipino fried rice featuring toasted garlic and bright scallions, perfect as a flavorful side or breakfast staple. This Filipino-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs cooked white rice, garlic cloves, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups, preferably day-old cooked white rice
6 cloves thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 cup chopped scallions
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Step 2: Remove half of the toasted garlic from the pan and set aside for garnish.
Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 4 cups cooked white rice to the skillet. Break up clumps with a spatula and stir-fry for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, tossing everything to combine.
Step 5: Transfer fried rice to a serving dish and sprinkle the reserved toasted garlic on top before serving.