Fusion

Garlic Fried Rice with Minced Meat

A simple and satisfying fried rice using leftover rice, mixed with savoury minced meat and fragrant garlic.

20 min total 20 min hands-on Serves 2

About this recipe

Garlic Fried Rice with Minced Meat is a fusion lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.

Good to know

Vegetarian-friendly* Contains soy Contains gluten

* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
150g minced meat
3 cloves garlic
1/4 medium onion
1 egg
2 tbsp cooking oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce buy

Equipment

induction hobfrying pan / wok

Method

1

If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a plate to cool slightly. Mince garlic and finely chop onion.

~3 min
2

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat (setting 7/9 on induction hob). Add minced meat and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Remove meat and set aside.

~5 min
3

Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add garlic and onion, stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute).

~1 min
4

Push aromatics to one side. Crack the egg into the empty side and scramble it. Once cooked, mix it with the aromatics.

~2 min
5

Add the cooked rice and the reserved minced meat to the pan. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps of rice, for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

~4 min
6

Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well.

~1 min
7

Serve hot.

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Smart swaps

Out of something? Try one of these.

Garlic: garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
Soy sauce: tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.

Cook's notes

Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →

Storage & leftovers

Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.

Frequently asked

How long does Garlic Fried Rice with Minced Meat take to make? +

Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.

How many people does this recipe serve? +

As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.

What equipment do I need? +

You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.

What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +

Common swaps for this dish: Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.

Can I make Garlic Fried Rice with Minced Meat ahead of time? +

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