Baek Jong-won's Garlic Fried Rice

Name: Baek Jong-won's Garlic Fried Rice
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: rice 2 bowls; whole garlic 7~10 cloves; seasoned garlic 1 tablespoon; butter 1 tablespoon; premium soy sauce 2 tablespoons; salt substitute 1/4 tablespoon; vegetable oil generously

A simple and quick fried rice where garlic is stir-fried in oil until golden brown to bring out its aroma, then enhanced with soy sauce and butter for rich flavor.

Recommended for

People who want to quickly make a satisfying meal using leftover rice and garlic
Those who enjoy the savory, rich combination of butter and soy sauce
Anyone wanting to try a unique fried rice that’s full of flavor without eggs or ham

15 min Difficulty Very easy Rice bowls

Main ingredients

garlicbuttersoy sauce

Ingredients needed 2 servings

rice 2 bowls
whole garlic 7~10 cloves
seasoned garlic 1 tablespoon
butter 1 tablespoon
premium soy sauce 2 tablespoons

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Recipe

Cut whole garlic into slices or crush roughly with the back of a knife, then chop coarsely. Lay seasoned garlic on a kitchen towel to remove moisture beforehand.
Heat generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan, add all prepared garlic, and stir-fry over high heat, constantly moving to prevent burning, until golden brown like frying.
When garlic turns golden yellow, pour 2 tablespoons of premium soy sauce directly into the oil and let it simmer slowly to develop a smoky aroma.
Once the soy sauce bubbles vigorously and the fragrance intensifies, turn off the heat, add 1/4 tablespoon of salt substitute, then add 2 bowls of cooled rice and mix thoroughly using a spatula or spoon.
When rice and garlic oil are evenly combined, turn the heat back on, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and quickly stir-fry over high heat until the butter melts and coats each grain of rice.

Slice or chop garlic, and dry seasoned garlic thoroughly before use.
Stir-fry garlic in oil until golden, then add soy sauce directly into the oil to build aroma.
Turn off heat, add rice and salt substitute, mix well, then add butter and quickly stir-fry over high heat to finish.

Cooking tips

Do not use seasoned garlic as-is—moisture can cause oil to splatter violently. Always pat dry with a kitchen towel first.
Always pour soy sauce directly into the garlic oil, not along the edge of the pan, to achieve deep umami and authentic smokiness.
Turn off the heat when adding rice to prevent garlic from burning and allow the grains to loosen easily.
Adding butter at the beginning makes it prone to burning. Add it only at the end to preserve its rich flavor without scorching.

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