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Cilantro Garlic Rice
This super fragrant cilantro garlic rice is a favourite of mine to use up day-old white rice and infused delicious herby and garlicky flavour. It's great for bowls, tacos, or a side!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tbsp 15 mL vegetable oil (any neutral flavoured oil that can withstand high heat like sunflower, canola, or a vegetable blend)
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed (or finely minced))
- 1.5-2 cups approx 800 mL when cooked of rice, cooked (it doesn't have to be exact)
- 1/4 cup 15 g finely chopped cilantro (stems and leaves)
- 1/2 tsp 2.5 g kosher salt or salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large non-stick pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- 2
Fry the minced garlic until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 3
Add the cooked rice (can be day-old or freshly cooked), then mix well to break up the rice and mix the garlic and oil into the rice.
- 4
Once the rice has heated through, add chopped cilantro and salt and mix well. Taste for seasoning, add salt if more is needed, then enjoy!