Chili Oil Sinangag (Fried Garlic Rice) Recipe
Chili Oil Sinangag is a flavorful Filipino fried garlic rice dish made with leftover cooked rice, fragrant garlic, and spicy homemade chili oil. This quick and easy recipe elevates simple rice with a punch of heat and aromatic depth, perfect as a base for your favorite viands like tofu sisig, adobo, or mushroom tocino.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice or grain of choice (cooked and cooled—leftover is best)
- 1–2 tbsp homemade chili oil or garlic chili oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced or roughly chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Break apart any large chunks of your leftover rice to ensure even cooking. Day-old refrigerated rice works best as it has reduced moisture.
- Heat the oil and season: Heat a large wok or non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add the homemade chili oil and sprinkle in the salt, mixing it into the oil carefully. Watch the chili oil sediments closely as they can burn easily.
- Cook the garlic: Add the peeled and minced garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat until golden brown or to your preferred doneness. At this stage, you can optionally add vegetables or proteins to mix into the fried rice.
- Add the rice: Incorporate the leftover cooked rice into the pan, breaking apart any remaining clumps. Stir the rice into the garlic and chili oil mixture and let it cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt or chili oil if desired.
- Shape and garnish: Turn off the heat. Scoop the rice into a bowl and flip it over to create a dome-shaped mound. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy the Chili Oil Sinangag alongside your favorite viands such as tofu sisig, adobo, or mushroom tocino for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using cold, day-old rice is best to prevent mushy fried rice.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your preferred spice level.
- Garlic can be cooked lighter or darker depending on your taste preference, but be careful not to burn it.
- Feel free to add vegetables or proteins such as eggs, tofu, or mushrooms to make the dish more filling.
- This dish pairs well with traditional Filipino viands for an authentic experience.
Keywords: Sinangag, Fried Garlic Rice, Chili Oil Rice, Filipino Fried Rice, Spicy Garlic Rice
