Fragrant fried rice with mellow black garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a deeply savory Asian-inspired dish.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Rice
01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and cold
→ Aromatics
02 - 6 cloves black garlic, peeled and finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves regular garlic, minced
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced (white and green parts separated)
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn), diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
07 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Egg
12 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
→ Oil
13 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add onions and white parts of scallions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add regular garlic and black garlic. Stir-fry for another minute, gently mashing black garlic to release flavor.
04 - Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add cold rice, breaking up clumps with spatula. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
06 - Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat rice.
07 - Return scrambled eggs to pan and mix to combine.
08 - Drizzle sesame oil over rice and toss well. Remove from heat, garnish with green scallion tops, and serve immediately.
