Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with sweet black garlic, aromatic seasonings, and vegetables for umami-rich comfort food.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, 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 or your choice), diced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
07 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, or use vegetarian alternative)
09 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tsp sugar
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Egg
12 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
→ Oil
13 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola, sunflower)
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. If using eggs, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove eggs and set aside.
02 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add onions and the white parts of the scallions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add regular garlic and black garlic. Stir-fry for another minute, gently mashing the black garlic to release its flavor.
04 - Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until rice is heated through.
06 - Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the rice.
07 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix to combine.
08 - Drizzle sesame oil over the rice and toss well.
09 - Remove from heat, garnish with green scallion tops, and serve immediately.
