Crispy Garlic Rice (Sinangag) - Elevated Flavor

Crispy Garlic Rice (Sinangag) - Elevated Flavor

40 mins
easy
4 servings

A flavorful and satisfying take on Filipino garlic rice, perfect for any meal. This recipe elevates the classic dish with crispy garlic and a touch of umami.

Filipino FoodGarlic RiceSide Dish

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan
  • Small Skillet
  • Spider Skimmer

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cupsShort-grain Rice(Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.)
  • 1.50 teaspoonsKosher Salt
  • 1.50 tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For frying garlic.)
  • 0.50 cupsGarlic Cloves(Thinly sliced.)

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown (approx. 2-3 minutes).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

2

Transfer crispy garlic to a paper towel-lined plate.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Rinse rice thoroughly until water runs clear. Drain completely.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add rinsed rice, salt, and 1.75 cups of water to a small saucepan.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

6

Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for another 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Stir in ¼ cup of crispy garlic and 3 tablespoons of reserved garlic oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Season with additional garlic oil and crispy garlic to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Optional: Garnish with chopped scallions or a fried egg.

Estimated time: 1 minutes