Easy Thai Garlic Fried Rice
This Thai garlic fried rice is one super easy side dish that can be whipped up in 20 minutes. It's got that umami and garlicky flavor that's so amazing when paired with vegetable stir fries or grilled meats. Easily everyone's favorite side!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 12 cloves garlic (minced, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 4 cups steamed rice
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 green onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Add the oil to the wok over medium-high heat and heat for about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and stir until slightly golden.
- 3
Add the diced carrots and stir until the carrots are cooked.
- 4
Add the rice. Break any clumps with the spatula and stir so that garlic and carrots are well scattered.
- 5
Season with soy sauce and continue to stir until everything is well mixed.
- 6
Add the green onions and use the spatula to mix with all the other ingredients. Turn off the heat and serve the rice right away.