Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag Recipe)
This easy-to-follow garlic fried rice recipe will become a family favourite.
Ingredients
GARLIC OIL (MAKES 12 OZ)
- 2 bulbs of garlic minced
- 1 c vegetable oil
GARLIC FRIED RICE
- 2 c cooked rice preferably day-old
- 4 tbsp garlic from garlic oil above
- 2 tbsp oil from garlic oil above
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
GARLIC OIL
- Take out all garlic cloves and place them in a food processor. Pulse the garlic until it is minced. To mince garlic, you can also use a garlic press. You can also use a garlic press to mince the garlic.
- Add the minced garlic to a mason or glass container. Top it with vegetable oil until it is at least an inch above the garlic.
- To infuse the garlic, marinate it in olive oil for at most 30 minutes. You can keep the garlic in the refrigerator for up to one month. Top the garlic oil with vegetable oil as you use it.
GARLIC FRIED RICE
- Use a fork to prepare the rice.
- Place 4 tablespoons minced garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons garlic oil to the pan. If you need more oil or garlic, adjust these amounts. Sauté garlic until golden brown
- Continue to stir in the rice. Cook for two to four more minutes, or until it is crisp and warm. Stir frequently and ensure that all rice is covered in garlic oil. Salt & adjust according to your taste.
- Serve immediately with eggs. Remaining leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. Then, heat in the microwave.