Fried rice has always been a comfort food. A one-pot meal. Prepare it as filing or as light, and add whatever spice you taste buds crave for. Steamed rice works as a perfect blank canvas giving you a possibility to play with your creativity. Make it in a jiffy and serve it plain or with sides of your choice. The fried rice I have for you today is light, yet it feels like a mouthful with the robust flavors of garlic and fresh peppercorn. Slow cooking the garlic in low medium heat intensifies the aromas. Handful of green onion adds a mild sweetness and gives a crunchy bite. And few drops of soy sauce offer that lovely earthy, salty taste. The key to good fried rice is to have cold cooked rice. Never try to attempt this dish or any fried rice dish with warm steamed rice. It will turn mushy and soggy.
