Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice)
Sinangag or Filipino Garlic Fried Rice is made with day-old rice grains fried with savory and crunchy fried garlic – a great way to use up leftover rice.
Equipment
- wok or skillet
- slotted spoon
- Chopping board and knife
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 4 cups cooked rice -- day-old, cooled, dry and broken down
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 stalks scallion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large wok or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes or until the color turns light golden brown. Remove ¼ of the fried garlic from the pan and save later for garnishing.
- Turn the heat to high and add the cooked rice into the garlic oil. Toss to combine and to coat all of the grains. Spread the rice in the wok as evenly as possible, covering as much of the hot pan as possible.
- Allow the rice to simmer for 2-3 minutes, undisturbed. Stir the rice thoroughly, then spread it out again and cook for another 2-3 minutes without mixing. Carry on in this manner until the rice is cooked to your satisfaction.
- When the rice is golden and crispy, season it with salt and ground black pepper.
- Transfer the rice to a serving plate and garnish with extra fried garlic.
- Serve with fried meat/fish and egg.
- Share and enjoy!
