Chili Oil Sinangag (Fried Garlic Rice) Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic dish, Chili Oil Sinangag, also known as Fried Garlic Rice, is a simple yet delicious Filipino-inspired recipe. The combination of chili oil, garlic, and cilantro adds a unique twist to traditional fried rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups white rice or grain of choice (cooked and cooled—leftover is best!)
Chili Oil:
- 1–2 tbsp homemade chili oil or garlic chili oil
Seasoning:
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste if needed)
Garlic:
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced or roughly chopped
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Break apart any large chunks of your leftover rice. Use refrigerated rice from the previous day for best results.
- Heat Pan: Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chili oil and salt, mixing well. Be cautious not to burn the chili oil sediments.
- Saute Garlic: Add the garlic and cook until golden brown. Optionally, add other vegetables or protein.
- Add Rice: Mix in the cooked rice, breaking apart any chunks. Cook for 3-4 minutes, seasoning with more salt and chili oil if desired.
- Shape Rice: Turn off the heat. Transfer some rice to a bowl, flip it over for a dome shape, and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy with your favorite ulam (viand) such as Tofu Sisig, Adobo, or Mushroom Tocino.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chili Oil Sinangag, Fried Garlic Rice, Filipino Recipe, Vegetarian, Easy, Flavorful
