Garlic Fried Rice
Filipino garlic fried rice is a quick and easy dish that elevates leftover rice with flavorful garlic. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cold, day-old white rice Left in the fridge overnight for best results.
- 8 cloves garlic Smashed and minced; add more if you're a garlic fiend.
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil Vegetable or canola work beautifully.
- 1 pinch salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 splash fish sauce Optional, can be added for extra flavor.
- to taste green onions or toasted garlic bits For topping; adds crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large pan until it's nice and shimmery.
- Add the smashed and minced garlic to the pan and cook on low, stirring often, until it is golden and fragrant.
- Add the cold rice, breaking it apart if it's clumpy, and keep tossing and mixing to form crispy bits.
- Sprinkle in the salt and optional fish sauce, frying for another 4 to 5 minutes until everything feels toasty.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then top with green onions or more crispy garlic.
Notes
Leftover garlic sinangag can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days and can be reheated easily. It tastes even better the next day.