Garlic Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced garlic
• 4 tablespoons ground pork (optional) or ground beef (optional)
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt (or more to taste)
• ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   If you are opting to use ground pork or beef, add it now. Brown the ground meat first until cooked before adding the garlic. Cook the garlic until golden brown. Do NOT allow it to burn to avoid ruining the dish.

3. 3

   Add the butter and allow it to saute for a bit with the garlic and cooked meat.

4. 4

   Stir in the cooked white rice, and season with garlic salt and pepper, adding to taste.

5. 5

   Cook and stir until heated through and well blended, about 3 minutes. If it looks like it needs more moisture, add another tablespoon of butter to "help it along".

6. 6

   Serve and enjoy.