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Garlic Fried Rice

Name: Garlic Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups cooked long grain white rice, 1 to 2 days old, refrigerated; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 thinly sliced green onion or a handful of chives, optional, for garnish

Garlic fried rice, also known as sinangag na kanin, is a Filipino favorite. It’s a clever way to use leftover rice and takes just a few ingredients and a few minutes to make.

11 min total 5 min prep 6 min cook 4 273 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

3 to 4 cups cooked long grain white rice, 1 to 2 days old, refrigerated
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 thinly sliced green onion or a handful of chives, optional, for garnish

Instructions

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1 Add the cooked, cold rice to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to fluff the grains to break apart and loosen them up. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt all over the rice. Mix well with a spoon and set aside.
2 Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until crisp and light golden brown but not burnt. Add the rice. Using a spatula or cooking spoon, stir thoroughly to mix the garlic and oil into the grains. This should take about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the white pepper all over the rice. Stir the rice well for seasonings to blend, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3 Garnish with green onion or chives, if desired. Serve warm as an accompaniment to breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Keep leftover garlic fried rice in a covered container, refrigerated. It will last for up to 2 days. Sinangag na kanin does not freeze well as it tends to get soggy. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!