Fragrant Garlic Beef Fried Rice

A savory and aromatic garlic beef fried rice made with leftover rice, tender marinated beef cubes, sweet corn, and green peas, finished in fragrant butter.

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover white rice
• 250 g beef tenderloin or sirloin
• 1 head garlic
• 30 g butter
• 1 tbsp lard
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter

   

   Place a knob of butter into a preheated pan and use a wooden spatula to spread it around as it melts, coating the bottom evenly.

   Tip: Using butter adds a rich and fragrant flavor to the fried rice, but you can substitute regular cooking oil if preferred.
2. 2Sauté the garlic

   

   Add plenty of chopped garlic cloves directly into the melted butter in the pan, stirring to sauté and release their aromatic flavor.

   Tip: Sautéing the garlic in butter first creates an intensely fragrant base for the entire dish.
3. 3Cook the beef cubes

   

   Add the pre-marinated beef cubes into the pan with the sautéed garlic and stir-fry them together until they change color.

   Tip: Do not overcook the beef cubes; stir-fry them just until they change color to keep them tender.
4. 4Add peas and corn

   

   Pour a mixture of peas and corn kernels into the pan along with the browned beef and garlic, then toss everything together.

   Tip: Adding peas and corn provides a nice pop of color and texture, though you can also include diced carrots if you have them.
5. 5Add leftover rice

   

   Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add the leftover white rice and stir-fry to break it up completely.

   Tip: Break up the rice clumps well so the butter coats every grain evenly.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

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