Sinangag (Filipino Garlic Fried Rice)
Are you craving for a quick and delicious fried rice recipe? Look no further than Sinangag, the beloved Filipino garlic fried rice! Made with 2 main ingredients; leftover rice and garlic. This simple yet delicious dish is a beloved comfort food among Filipinos and is often enjoyed as a satisfying and filling meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 tablespoon oil canola, vegetable of grape-seed
- 8 cloves garlic minced or chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
- Add minced garlic and sautè for about 2-3 minutes in a low heat until lightly golden brown. Remove the garlic with slotted spoon leaving the garlic-infused oil behind. Drain fried garlic with paper towel.
- In the same wok, return the heat to medium high heat add cooked rice and spread in the surface to evenly distributed. Stir for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Continue to cook until heated through.
- Return the fried garlic to the pan (save some for garnish, if desired). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving plate and topped with crispy garlic. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- use a day old rice as they are dryer and resulting a better texture of fried rice.
- the key ingredient for Sinangag is using lots of garlic. Use plenty of minced or chopped garlic to infuse the rice with its delicious aromatic flavor.
- to make garlic oil, make sure to cook garlic in low heat to release its flavor and aroma.
- stir fry rice in medium high heat to prevent mushy and achieve a slightly crispy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 341.1kcalCarbohydrates: 47.2gProtein: 4.8gFat: 14.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2.9mgPotassium: 87.4mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 0.7IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 30.3mgIron: 0.5mg
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