Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice)

Day-old rice fried with plenty of golden garlic and a little salt: the Filipino breakfast rice served with eggs and longganisa, tocino or bistek. Serves 4.

Naturally gluten-freeVeganVegetarianDairy-freeNo added sugar

Allergens: none of the major food allergens in the ingredients as written. Check package labels, which can change.

Sinangag garlic fried rice topped with golden garlic and a fried egg
  • Prep 10 min
  • Cook 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Yield 4 servings

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Sinangag is what happens to yesterday's rice in a Filipino kitchen. Lots of garlic is fried slowly until golden, then the cold rice is tossed in the fragrant oil.

It is the base of the classic "silog" breakfasts: garlic rice, a fried egg and a meat.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 head garlic, cloves minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice, chilled overnight
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Fry the garlic. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes, until light golden. Scoop out half for topping.
  2. Add the rice. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the rice, breaking up clumps, and toss 5 to 6 minutes until hot and lightly toasted.
  3. Season. Season with the salt and pepper, top with the reserved garlic and green onions, and serve.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

310Calories
48 gCarbohydrates
1 gFiber
47 gNet carbs
5 gProtein
11 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Naturally gluten-freeVeganVegetarianDairy-freeNo added sugar

Tips

  • Cold, day-old rice is drier and fries without turning mushy.
  • Watch the garlic closely: it goes from golden to bitter in seconds.

Questions about this recipe

What is silog?
A Filipino breakfast plate of sinangag (garlic rice) and itlog (egg), named for the meat that comes with it, such as tapsilog with beef tapa.
Can I use freshly cooked rice?
Spread it on a tray and chill it for an hour first so it fries instead of steaming.

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