Filipino Favorite Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) at Home
Rice is the staple food of the Filipino people and is essential to our cuisine. Whether we’re eating at home or in a restaurant, rice is a staple food because we adore it so much. Each and every time I visit Amber Restaurant, I also get the Garlic Fried Rice.
My waiters now understand that I have made this a daily ritual and must have. Every time I have leftover rice, I also cook it at home. I’ll let you in on my trick in the blog post that follows.
It goes really well with pig BBQ or adobo for dinner, but even without those dishes, it tastes great. Now let’s discover how to savor it at home while making use of leftover rice.
Price and servings on Amber menu:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| single order | ₱ 25.00 |
Why Garlic Fried Rice Is So Famous?
I believe the popularity of garlic-fried rice stems from the rice’s flavor and ease of preparation. It takes no more than ten minutes to prepare at home, and the dish is fantastic.
Easy to Make: I believe that garlic-fried rice’s popularity stems from its ease of preparation. Making it doesn’t take long, especially if the rice is prepared the day before.
Tasty Rice: The rice has a strong flavor even with its straightforward preparation. The rice is a fantastic accompaniment to any meal because of its garlicky flavor.
Less Ingredients: The nicest thing about garlic fried rice is that it requires very little in the way of ingredients. Just a little rice, oil, garlic, and seasoning.
Personalization: After cooking, it goes well with any meal. I always get the famous Pork BBQ at Amber Restaurant to go with it. Order orange juice in addition to the pork barbecue; I promise you won’t soon forget the flavor combo.
Let’s Make Garlic Fried Rice at Home
I want to clarify one thing before continuing: leftover rice is not necessary. You may always prepare the rice the day before you want to have garlic fried rice, but keep in mind that leftover rice tastes better. Now let’s discover the mystery:
Key-Ingredients:
- 4 to 5 cups of leftover rice
- 10 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Spring onion (finely sliced)
- Salt (according to your taste)
- Pepper (optional)
Cooking Instructions
- First, prepare the garlic for the cooking process by taking 10 cloves and mincing them.
- Take a cooking pan (or a large wok), and add oil and butter to it, then turn on the stovetop to medium heat. The butter will give your rice extra flavor.
- When you notice the oil is heated up, add all the garlic and fry until it’s golden brown. I fry mine a little bit longer because I like my garlic crispy, so you can adjust the frying time according to your taste.
- Take out a small quantity of garlic from the pan; you can use these for garnishing. Then add your leftover rice and keep stirring to make sure the rice is well coated in butter and oil. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes and add salt and pepper (optional) according to your taste. The garlic fried rice is ready to serve.
- Serve the fried rice in a bowl with the garnishing of fried garlic and spring onion. Enjoy!
Nutritional Profile of Garlic Fried Rice
Although garlic fried rice isn’t unhealthy, it’s still good to know about the calories. This is why I’ve added the details here:
| Calories | Approximately 290 kcal |
| Proteins | 4 grams |
| Fats | 14 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 36 grams |
| Fiber | 0.5 grams |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Conclusion
Sinangag, or garlic fried rice, is a celebration of the flavor and simplicity of Filipino food rather than merely a side dish. It goes well with any side dish for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
Plus, it’s quite simple to make, so why delay? When you have leftover rice, don’t forget to make this wonderful rice recipe at home.
