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Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)

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  • Prep Time15 min
  • Total Time1 h
  • Makes4 servings
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Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.

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This dish is ubiquitous! No kamayan, a communal-style Filipino buffet, is complete without this tasty side.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice

  • 3 tbsp canola oil

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp salt, divided

  • 3 tbsp minced garlic, (about 1 head)

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Cook rice following package directions. Scrape onto a baking sheet to cool quickly. Refrigerate at least 30 min before frying, or use about 7 cups day-old rice.

    2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium. Add oil and sliced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is lightly golden, about 2 min. Remove garlic chips to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving oil in pan. Season with 1⁄8 tsp salt and set aside.

    3. In same pan, cook minced garlic, stirring constantly until fragrant and starting to brown, about 1 min. Add rice and water. Break up any clumps of rice, stirring mixture to distribute garlic evenly. Season with remaining salt. Cook until rice has been heated through, about 3 min. Garnish with garlic chips and green onions.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 446, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 77g, Fat 11g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 578mg.

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