Love fried rice? This garlicky twist takes it to the next level!br br Whether you serve it as a side dish or top it with an egg and call it dinner, this is the kind of fried rice you'll crave again and again.br br Ingredients (Serves 2–3)br Base:br br br 3 cups cold, cooked white rice (day-old rice works best!)br br 4–6 garlic cloves, finely mincedbr br 2 eggs, lightly beatenbr br 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)br br 1 tbsp light soy saucebr br 1 tsp toasted sesame oilbr br Salt & white pepper to tastebr br Optional Add-ins:br br ½ cup frozen peas, carrots, or bell peppersbr br 2 green onions, finely choppedbr br ½ cup cooked protein (shrimp, tofu, chicken, Spam, etc.)br br 1 tsp oyster sauce or fish sauce for extra umamibr br Instructionsbr br Step 1: Prepbr br Break up cold rice into individual grains. Set aside.br br Beat eggs with a pinch of salt.br br Mince garlic, chop green onions, prep any extras now—this goes fast once the pan’s hot.br br Step 2: Make Crispy Garlicbr Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.br br Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant (1–2 min).br br Remove garlic with a slotted spoon. Set aside. Leave garlic oil in the pan.br br Step 3: Scramble the Eggsbr Pour beaten eggs into garlic oil.br br Let them set slightly, then stir gently for soft, fluffy curds.br br Push eggs to the side or remove temporarily.br br Step 4: Fry the Ricebr Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan.br br Add cold rice, increase to high heat, and stir-fry 2–3 min. Press and toss to break up clumps and get some golden edges.br br Return eggs to pan, breaking them up into rice.br br Step 5: Season & Finishbr Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper.br br Toss in peas, scallions, or protein if using.br br Stir-fry 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated and well coated.br br Step 6: Garnishbr Top with crispy garlic bits, extra scallions, or a drizzle of chili oil.