Chili Oil Sinangag: Spicy Filipino Fried Garlic Rice
A fiery twist on classic Filipino fried garlic rice, infused with bold flavors and the crunch of crispy garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white rice, cooked and cooled (day-old is best)
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced or roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons homemade chili oil or garlic chili oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare rice and garlic by breaking apart clumps of rice and mincing the garlic.
- Create a garlic foundation by heating oil and frying garlic until golden brown.
- Fry the rice with the remaining garlic and oil, seasoning it with salt.
- Infuse with chili oil, tossing until evenly distributed.
- Garnish and serve with crispy garlic bits and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Using day-old rice is crucial; fresh rice can become mushy while frying. Adjust the level of chili oil according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg