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Sinangag

A classic Filipino garlic fried rice made with crisp golden garlic and day-old jasmine rice. Fragrant and simple, it serves as a staple dish for breakfast or savory meals.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopVeganVegetarianPescatarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, crumbled
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Add 8 minced garlic cloves and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes until light golden brown.

  3. 3

    Increase heat to medium-high and add 4 cups crumbled day-old cooked jasmine rice to the pan.

  4. 4

    Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up any clumps until heated through.

  5. 5

    Season with 1 tsp fine sea salt and toss thoroughly before serving hot.

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Questions

What is Sinangag?

A classic Filipino garlic fried rice made with crisp golden garlic and day-old jasmine rice. Fragrant and simple, it serves as a staple dish for breakfast or savory meals. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Sinangag is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until light golden brown. Step 4: cook until heated through.

How many calories are in Sinangag?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 4 g protein, 41 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 290 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sinangag keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sinangag within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Sinangag?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 4 cups to 2 cups; doubled, it is 8 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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