Easy Filipino Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)
Turn leftover rice into something delicious with this Filipino Easy Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) recipe! Simple, flavorful, and perfectly garlicky, this classic Filipino breakfast staple pairs beautifully with eggs, tapa, or longganisa. A quick and tasty way to start your day!
In the Philippines, rice is king…..we have it in the morning, lunchtime, dinner, and yes, even for snacks… and don’t rule it out as dessert too! Sometimes, we cook too much of it and then there are left-overs. But never fear…..sinangag is here. It’s the Tagalog term for “fried rice.” So next time you wonder what to do with left-over rice, try this recipe and you’ll know-how.
The ingredients here can be increased or decreased depending on how much rice you have left, so feel free to adjust it.
WHAT INGREDIENTS TO USE FOR EASY GARLIC FRIED RICE?
- Day-old rice (refrigerated left-over rice)
- Olive oil
- A few crushed garlic
- Soy Sauce, or to taste
- Dash of salt, or to taste
- Eggs, beaten
- Handful frozen Peas and Corn
You need either a big wok or a deep frying pan for this.
HOW DO I MAKE EASY GARLIC FRIED RICE?
Heat about a 1-2 Tablespoon oil in a pan or wok. Saute the garlic until aromatic. Don’t let the garlic burn.
Add the cold rice and stir to break the grains apart. Cook until warmed up. Season with a little salt. Add the soy sauce and mix with the rice until most of the grains are coated.
You may scramble the eggs in another pan and just add it later after it’s been cooked. But if you have a big enough wok or wide enough pan, create a well/space in the middle of it by pushing the rice to the side. Spray a little oil in the middle and then pour the beaten egg.
Let it set. When the eggs have set enough, flip it over then begin to mix it with the rice breaking it up as you do so. Thereafter, add the frozen peas and corn and continue to stir until the veggies are cooked about 2-3 mins. Season the rice with more soy sauce or salt as needed.
Serve immediately. Easy-peasy delicious!
This fried rice pairs perfectly with Bobotie (Curried Ground Beef) or with Arroz a la Cubana.
Easy Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet, preferably nonstick
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups day-old rice or refrigerated/chilled left-over rice, (or however much you have)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or oil of choice
- 3-5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce, adjust to taste and based on the amount of rice
- salt, adjust to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- handful frozen peas and corn, (or whatever vegetables you have at hand)
Instructions
- Heat about a 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan or wok. Saute the garlic until aromatic. Don’t let the garlic burn.
- Add the cold rice and fold and press repeatedly to break the grains apart. Cook until warmed up. Season with a little salt. Add the soy sauce and mix with the rice until most of the grains are coated.
- You may scramble the eggs in another pan and just add it later after it’s been cooked. But if you have a big enough wok or wide enough pan, create a well/space in the middle of it by pushing the rice to the side. Spray a little oil in the middle and then pour the beaten eggs.
- Let it set. When the eggs have set enough, flip it over then begin to mix it with the rice breaking it up as you do so. Thereafter, add the frozen peas and corn and continue to stir until the veggies are cooked about 2-3 mins. Season the rice with more soy sauce or salt as desired.
- Serve immediately. Easy-peasy delicious!
Last updated on October 20th, 2025 at 07:30 pm
I love fried rice like this – easy to make and great with various mains (or just as it is) – looks yummy.
I love leftover options with rice – there is always something yum to explore. And this recipe is a great example!