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  • - May 9, 2021
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Filipino Fried Garlic Rice (Sinangag)

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Fried garlic rice or sinangag in a bowl

We Filipinos love rice with our meals. There’s definitely no denying that because a lot of Filipino dishes are cooked down in delicious, savoury sauces that you’ll want to scoop over some rice. This Fried Garlic rice or Sinangag is a staple in Filipino households and was something I really loved with a wide variety of ulam (viands) growing up.

WHAT IS SINANGAG?

Fried Garlic rice, or Sinangag as we call it in Filipino, is one of the most common rice dishes you will find in Filipino restaurants and in Filipino households.

It’s simply rice cooked with lots of garlic and some salt, to taste.

USING LEFTOVER RICE FOR SINANGAG OR FRIED GARLIC RICE

I find that the best is to use leftover rice (much like other fried rice recipes) since the grains are easily separated and aren’t mushy. I also prefer to use white rice but other types of rice work well too–it’s really up to your preference.

I could personally eat this plain but it’s of course perfect with Filipino dishes such as:

  • Adobo
  • Filipino Kaldereta or ‘Meat’ Stew
  • Mushroom Tocino
  • Lumpiang Gulay or Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls
  • “Pork” Barbecue
  • Crispy Tofu Sisig
  • Tofu and Mushroom Salpicao

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Garlic, lots of garlic!! Because garlic is life!

And of course, leftover or cooked and cooled rice! If you’re making rice specifically for fried rice, you can cook it with less water so that the grains come out a bit more chewy.

CAN I USE OTHER RICE?

Yes, of course! Feel free to use other rice or grains of your choice.

HOW TO COOK SINANGAG OR FRIED GARLIC RICE

  • Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium high heat.
  • Once hot, add in the oil. Add in the salt and mix into the oil.
  • Add in the garlic and cook over medium heat until golden brown.

I like my garlic really crisp and golden brown but if you’re not a big fan of crispy garlic, you can add the rice sooner.

  • Add in the leftover cooked and cooled rice, and break apart any large chunks, if there are any.
  • Mix the rice into the oil and garlic and leave to cook for 4-5 minutes over medium high heat. Feel free to season with more salt, to taste, if you’d like.
  • Turn off the heat and enjoy with your favourite ulam (viand)!

I enjoyed my Mushroom Tocino with some Sinangag for a perfect hearty meal.

This Sinangag or Freid Garlic Rice is also one of my family’s favourite ways to revamp leftover rice. When we have leftover rice from the previous day you can expect to see some fried garlic rice the next day for either breakfast or lunch.

Fried garlic rice or sinangag in a bowl

Filipino Fried Garlic Rice (Sinangag)

4.92 from 12 votes
We Filipinos love rice with our meals. Fried Garlic rice, or Sinangag as we call it, is one of the most common rice dishes you will find in Filipino restaurants! It is also our favourite way to revamp leftover rice. The best rice to use is cooked white rice that has been cooled and even refrigerated since the grains are no longer as sticky as compared to freshly cooked rice.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Filipino
Servings 2
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste if needed
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups rice cooked and cooled (leftover is best)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add in the oil. Add in the salt and mix into the oil.
  • Add in the garlic and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Add in the leftover cooked and cooled rice, and break apart any large chunks, if there are any. Mix the rice into the oil and garlic and leave to cook for 4-5 minutes over medium high heat. Feel free to season with more salt, to taste, if you’d like.
  • Turn off the heat and enjoy with your favourite ulam (viand)!

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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  2. Lynne 13 Jun 2021 Reply

    5 stars
    Oh my word is this delicious! Seems pretty benign just rice & garlic BUT that is where I was wrong IT IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST RICE DISH EVER. I know I will be making this again & often too! ?

    1. Jeeca 14 Jun 2021 Reply

      So happy you like it!! This is one of my fave ways to use of leftover rice and i could eat it as is haha.

  3. Gigi 6 Mar 2022 Reply

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! My son has been craving this for so long and it turned out so perfect 😋🙏🏼

    1. Jeeca 7 Mar 2022 Reply

      Yay!! ❤️thanks so much too!

  4. Paola 25 Nov 2022 Reply

    Thank you for your recipe. We ate garlic fried rice again and again during our holiday in the philippines one week ago. We love it! 👌

    1. Jeeca 26 Nov 2022 Reply

      Thank you too, Paola! Really hope you liked it! ◡̈

  5. Pauline 5 Dec 2022 Reply

    5 stars
    Wow this is an amazing rice dish. I had some day old cooked basmati so just used but it worked. Made this with stir fried pak choy and your vegan nuggets with gochujang sauce, what a delicious meal. Love your recipes.

    1. Jeeca 6 Dec 2022 Reply

      Thank you so much Pauline!! Rly appreciate you leaving reviews on my posts. Helps out a lot!! ◡̈

  6. Tiffany 9 Jan 2023 Reply

    5 stars
    One of the most delicious rice dishes I have ever tasted! So easy to make and packed with a ton of flavor! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    1. Jeeca 9 Jan 2023 Reply

      Yay thank you Tiffany, glad you liked it! ◡̈

  7. Cherie 23 Jan 2023 Reply

    5 stars
    Just tried this and I love it so much! So glad I came across a tiktok that you made, I will try more filipino dishes <3 Thank you

    1. Jeeca 24 Jan 2023 Reply

      Yay so happy you liked it Cherie! ◡̈

  8. Meri 10 Feb 2023 Reply

    4 stars
    It’s a good recipe, and a great way to use up rice. I like garlic, but this was a bit too aggressive with 10 cloves. Next time I make I’ll minimize – maybe 3-5 cloves. Also will try using an infused oil to change up the taste. Good, easy and quick recipe!

    1. Jeeca 11 Feb 2023 Reply

      Thanks Meri! The infused oil is a great idea!!

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