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Thai Fried Garlic Recipe

Thai fried garlic in oil served in a black spoon on a wooden table.
Easy Thai fried garlic with crunchy garlic bits and flavorful garlic oil. Perfect for noodles, soups, fried rice, and stir-fries.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Ingredients
Serving Size 10 servings

Equipment

  • Small saucepan, wok, or skillet
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Fine-mesh strainer or slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Glass jar or airtight container for storing

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 2 heads garlic
  • 2 cups neutral oil

Instructions

  • Peel and finely chop the garlic into small, even pieces. Or use a mortar and pestle to finely crush it.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and stir constantly as it fries.
  • Once the garlic turns lightly golden and fragrant, immediately remove it from the oil using a strainer.
  • Transfer the fried garlic to paper towels to drain excess oil. It will continue crisping as it cools.
  • Let it cool completely before storing in airtight jars.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 222kcal | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g
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