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Japanese Butter and Garlic Fried Rice
Japanese rice flavored with butter, garlic, eggs and soy and oyster sauces. Ideal for bentos or a quick and tasty meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rinsing the rice (step 1)
- • Bringing the rice to a boil (step 4)
- • Simmering without lifting the lid (step 5)
- • Do not let the garlic brown (step 8)
Safety Warnings
- • Butter and garlic get very hot: handle the pan with oven mitts.
- • Do not let the garlic burn, it becomes bitter.
- • Cook the eggs until fully set to avoid any risk of salmonella.
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