Golden Garlic Butter Fried Rice: A Chef-Worthy Meal for Solo Diners!
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When I lived alone, there was no meal as satisfying and convenient as fried rice. Even now, when I eat alone at home, I often make fried rice. I guess the habit of making fried rice while living alone still lingers. I’ve made many types of fried rice and consider myself quite good at it. Today, I decided to make garlic butter fried rice. I had bacon at home, so I added it. Bacon makes it delicious, but you can omit it if you don’t have it. Ham is also a great substitute for bacon. Let me show you how to make garlic butter fried rice right now.
Ingredients- 1 bowl of cooked rice
- 3 strips of bacon
- 7 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 onion
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/4 zucchini
- 100g sweet corn
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Finely mince or thinly slice the garlic. Slicing them about 0.3cm thick will help infuse a deeper garlic flavor into the rice.
Step 2
Dice the onion into small, uniform pieces, approximately 0.3cm x 0.3cm. This will add a natural sweetness as it cooks.
Step 3
Similarly, dice the carrot into small cubes, about 0.3cm x 0.3cm. This adds a lovely color and texture.
Step 4
Chop the zucchini into small, 0.3cm x 0.3cm pieces as well. This will contribute a tender element to the fried rice.
Step 5
Cut the bacon into 1cm pieces. This will be a key ingredient for adding savory richness and a crispy texture.
Step 6
Now, let’s get cooking! Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the cooking oil (2 Tbsp) and butter (1 Tbsp). Once the butter has melted and is slightly foamy, add the prepared garlic. Sauté the garlic gently over low to medium heat until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden, being careful not to burn it. This step is crucial for developing the aromatic base.
Step 7
Once you can smell the aromatic garlic, increase the heat to medium-high. Add the diced onion, carrot, zucchini, bacon, and sweet corn to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the vegetables soften slightly and the bacon becomes lightly browned and crispy. Keep tossing to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
When the vegetables and bacon are cooked to your liking, add the cooked rice (1 bowl) and oyster sauce (1 Tbsp) to the pan. Use your spatula to break up any clumps of rice and stir vigorously to combine all the ingredients. Ensure the oyster sauce is evenly distributed, coating every grain of rice and vegetable.
Step 9
Once everything is well-combined and heated through, give it a final stir. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds (1 Tbsp) over the fried rice for an extra nutty aroma and flavor. Your delicious Garlic Butter Fried Rice is ready to be enjoyed!
