Classic Filipino Garlic Fried Rice - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cups cooked long grain white rice, 1 to 2 days old, refrigerated
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 thinly sliced green onion or a handful of chives