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  • Jeeca Jeeca
  • - May 9, 2021
  • - 11:59 am

Filipino Fried Garlic Rice (Sinangag)

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WHAT IS SINANGAG?
USING LEFTOVER RICE FOR SINANGAG OR FRIED GARLIC RICE
I could personally eat this plain but it’s of course perfect with Filipino dishes such as:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
CAN I USE OTHER RICE?
HOW TO COOK SINANGAG OR FRIED GARLIC RICE
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)

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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 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes 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 June 13, 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 June 14, 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 March 6, 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 March 7, 2022 Reply

      Yay!! ❤️thanks so much too!

  4. Paola November 25, 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 November 26, 2022 Reply

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

  5. Pauline December 5, 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 December 6, 2022 Reply

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

  6. Tiffany January 9, 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 January 9, 2023 Reply

      Yay thank you Tiffany, glad you liked it! ◡̈

  7. Cherie January 23, 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 January 24, 2023 Reply

      Yay so happy you liked it Cherie! ◡̈

  8. Meri February 10, 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 February 11, 2023 Reply

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

    2. beetle March 7, 2024 Reply

      this is a recipe for garlic fried rice LOL!
      if you do not like garlic, why bother! It is supposed to be this way.

  9. Bart June 4, 2023 Reply

    5 stars
    Simple is best! Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.

    1. Jeeca June 6, 2023 Reply

      Thanks Bart, hope you liked it! ◡̈

  10. Niklas August 23, 2023 Reply

    5 stars
    Simple, tasty and always doable. I cooked your Adobo with it but that didnt turn out as I hoped so I will have to try it again next week!

    1. Jeeca August 24, 2023 Reply

      Hope the adobo turns out good Niklas! Thanks for leaving a review! ◡̈

  11. Wendy November 7, 2023 Reply

    I saw your recipe and it looked delicious and I decided to make it right away. I did not have day-old rice so I made a fresh pot. It turned out just fine. Absolutely scrumptious! I couldn’t stop eating it. Will be serving this garlic rice regularly and when I have guests over

    1. Jeeca November 8, 2023 Reply

      Hey Wendy, thanks so much for trying this out. Glad you enjoyed it ◡̈

  12. Linda June 26, 2024 Reply

    5 stars
    My son loved it. Thank you for the simple garlic fried recipe. 😋

    1. Jeeca June 28, 2024 Reply

      Glad he liked it! Thanks Linda!! 🙂

  13. Robbie October 11, 2024 Reply

    5 stars
    Best slop ever, took very few ingredients for very big taste.
    Make our daily grool go down better. Would recommend for beginners as it was very easy to make.

  14. kathleen March 4, 2025 Reply

    Absolutely the best rice we’ve ever eaten. It’s simple yet very delicious. We served it with your tofu Sisig. Thank you for the wonderful dish. We can’t wait to enjoy it over and over.

    1. Jeeca March 9, 2025 Reply

      I loove sinangag too, glad you like it!! 🙂

  15. tobias March 6, 2025 Reply

    5 stars
    love your recipe!!! delicious!!!

    1. Jeeca March 9, 2025 Reply

      Thanks Tobias!! 🙂

  16. Frances Scott April 17, 2025 Reply

    This is SO good and SO easy. It’s addictive. I can’t stop eating this, then I feel kind of ashamed. Yes, it’s that good! Whenever I make rice, I make extra to chill so I can make this dish.

    1. Jeeca April 20, 2025 Reply

      hey Frances, I’m so so happy you like sinangag! And I agree, it’s so simple yet so good! I love it as-is too 🙂

  17. Randall June 23, 2025 Reply

    5 stars
    This is my first reply. Recipe was awesome. Minimal ingredients. My kids and myself loved it.

    1. Jeeca June 26, 2025 Reply

      Glad you liked it Randall! 🙂

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