Garlic Rice with Fried Egg
Eggs aren't just for breakfast! This delicious Garlic Rice with Fried Egg is made with sticky rice, a sweet soy drizzle, crispy fried garlic, and a sunny-side up egg on top. Break the yolk and mix everything together for delicious spoonfuls of savory, flavorful rice that makes a wonderful and different dinner from the norm!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Additional Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
- 2 cups uncooked sticky rice
- 3 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 9 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup soy glaze
Prepare sticky rice by soaking the rice and water in a medium saucepan for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Stir in the salt, then place on the stovetop over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and partially cover the pot with a lid set at a slight angle to vent some of the steam. Simmer without stirring for 10-15 minutes until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and cover securely with the lid to steam the rice for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the oil and garlic to a small skillet, then place over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, just until the garlic begins to turn a light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer the garlic to a plate lined with paper towel using a slotted spoon.
Fry the eggs sunny-side up by melting butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 2 ½ to 3 minutes, just until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny and has not clouded over. Season with salt and pepper.
Pile 1 cup of sticky rice on each plate, then sprinkle with the crispy fried garlic, chopped cilantro, and green onions. Drizzle with soy glaze, then top each mound of rice with a sunny-side up egg. Serve immediately. The yolks will combine with the soy glaze to create a sort of sauce for the rice when you break up the egg with a spoon.
You can usually buy soy glaze at the store, but if you have trouble finding it, it is easy to make soy glaze at home.
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg