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The Garlickiest Fried Rice

4.8

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A platter of fried rice topped with fried garlic chips fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

Fried garlic boasts an incredible ease-to-“wow” ratio—put slices of garlic in cold oil, crank the heat, and fish them out when they’re bronzed. But also the oil that’s left behind is a flavor-packed product all its own, just waiting to be whisked into sauces or turned into a cooking medium for the most aromatic fried rice that ever was. Dried-out cooked rice is the best option for stir-fries as the grains will get really crunchy.

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