Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions
A simple, flavorful stir-fried rice dish featuring toasted garlic and fresh scallions to elevate plain cooked rice. This chinese-inspired rice & grains (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs cooked jasmine rice, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and begins to develop a slight crisp on the bottom.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until scallions are wilted and flavors are well combined. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cooked jasmine rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions?
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 Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.
Is Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic and Scallions vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
