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Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) Recipe

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Garlic Fried Rice, or Sinangag, is a classic Filipino breakfast staple made with day-old rice fried to perfection with fragrant garlic, green onions, and simple seasonings. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a flavorful and crispy rice dish that’s perfect as a side or base for any meal.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups long grain white rice (cooked and day-old)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 15 cloves garlic (roughly minced)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or more to taste)

For Garnish

  • Fried garlic (reserved from cooking)
  • Green onions (fresh, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fry the garlic: In a wok or large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium to medium-low heat. Add the roughly minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic is just golden brown. Be careful not to burn it. Once done, remove the garlic from the pan, leaving the garlic-infused oil behind.
  2. Add the green onions: Next, add the sliced green onions to the same pan and cook for about 30 seconds until they become fragrant, releasing their aroma into the oil.
  3. Add the rice: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cooked day-old rice to the pan. Toss well to combine, breaking up any clumps. For crispy rice bits, spread the rice evenly in a thin layer in the pan and let it crisp for about 30 seconds without stirring.
  4. Season the rice: Sprinkle the kosher salt, white pepper, and soy sauce over the rice, then toss everything together thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings. Add two-thirds of the previously fried garlic back into the rice and toss again to combine.
  5. Serve: Transfer the garlic fried rice to a serving plate. Garnish with the remaining fried garlic and fresh green onions for an added burst of flavor and texture. Enjoy immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Using day-old rice is essential for the best texture as freshly cooked rice can be too sticky.
  • Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste preference.
  • Frying garlic slowly over lower heat prevents burning and bitter flavor.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a splash of fish sauce or a pinch of black pepper.
  • Serve with eggs or your favorite Filipino breakfast items like tocino or longganisa.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Filipino

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/garlic-fried-rice-sinangag-recipe/