Description
Garlic Fried Rice, known as Sinangag in the Philippines, is a simple yet flavorful dish made with leftover rice and lots of garlic. It’s a staple breakfast item often served with fried eggs and meats like tapa or tocino.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups day-old cooked white rice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt, to taste
- Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Break up the cold, day-old rice to separate the grains.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the rice and stir-fry for several minutes until heated through and well mixed with the garlic.
- Season with salt to taste and continue to fry, pressing and tossing the rice to evenly toast some of the grains.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- Can be served with fried egg, tapa, tocino, or longganisa for a traditional Filipino breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
