Garlic Fried Rice (Filipino Sinangag)
Garlic Fried Rice, or Filipino sinangag, is a simple breakfast staple made with day-old rice, lots of garlic, oil, and salt. The garlic is fried until golden and crisp, then tossed with cold rice for a savory, deeply garlicky side dish that pairs perfectly with eggs, tocino, tapa, or longganisa.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 whole head garlic peeled and crushed or roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Prep the garlic. Peel the garlic cloves and crush or roughly chop them. Set aside.
- Fry the garlic. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Do not let it burn.2 tablespoons neutral oil, 1 whole head garlic
- Add the rice. Add the day-old rice to the pan. Break up any clumps with a spatula and toss well so the rice is evenly coated in the garlic oil.2 cups day-old cooked rice
- Season. Sprinkle in the salt and continue stir-frying for a few more minutes until the rice is heated through and lightly toasted.½ teaspoon salt
- Serve. Serve hot as a side dish or with eggs and your favorite Filipino breakfast meats.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture. Fresh rice can turn soft and sticky.
- Cook the garlic over medium heat so it turns golden without burning.
- For extra garlic flavor, reserve a little crispy garlic for topping before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 0.5g
