Soy Butter Garlic Rice
Steamed rice stir-fried with soy sauce, butter, and garlic for a savory one-bowl meal.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions(optional)
- 2 fried egg(optional)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic and slice the green onions (5 minutes prep).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Add the cooked rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry 4-5 minutes until heated through and lightly toasted.
- 4
Drizzle in the soy sauce, toss to coat evenly, and cook 1 more minute.
- 5
Serve in bowls topped with green onions, a fried egg if using, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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