Description
Sinangag chili oil fried rice combines Filipino breakfast traditions with fiery aromatics. Garlic-infused rice gets elevated by homemade chili oil, creating a bold and satisfying morning meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white rice or grain of choice (cooked and cooled)
- 1 head garlic (peeled and minced or roughly chopped)
- 1 to 2 tbsps (15 to 30 mL) homemade chili oil or garlic chili oil with sediment
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt, or more to taste
- fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Grain Preparation: Delicately separate day-old rice, ensuring each grain remains independent and primed for maximum flavor absorption, preventing potential clumping during cooking.
- Flavor Foundation: Heat a spacious wok or non-stick skillet on medium, introducing chili oil with its aromatic sediments and a precise salt sprinkle to establish a robust flavor base.
- Aromatic Infusion: Incorporate finely minced garlic into the heated oil, carefully monitoring its transformation to a golden hue that will impart a deep, nutty essence throughout the dish.
- Rice Integration: Gently cascade the prepared rice into the pan, methodically breaking down any remaining clusters while tossing to distribute chili oil and garlic uniformly across the grains.
- Caramelization Process: Allow rice to sizzle and crisp, stirring consistently to prevent adherence and encourage even browning, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and chili oil to elevate the taste profile.
- Finishing Touch: Once the rice achieves a golden-brown complexion with an enticing aroma, remove from heat and optionally mold into an elegant dome using a serving bowl.
- Presentation: Artfully garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, introducing a vibrant, herbaceous note that beautifully complements the rich, spicy undertones of the sinangag, then serve alongside traditional Filipino accompaniments like Tofu Sisig, Adobo, or Mushroom Tocino for a harmonious culinary experience.
Notes
- Prep Rice Perfectly: Separate cold, day-old rice grains with gentle fingers to prevent clumping and ensure each grain absorbs maximum flavor.
- Build Flavor Foundation: Heat chili oil with salt in a spacious wok, creating a robust base that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Golden Garlic Magic: Monitor minced garlic closely, transforming it to a delicate golden color that releases a deep, nutty essence into the oil.
- Crisp and Caramelize: Stir rice consistently, allowing it to sizzle and develop a golden-brown color while preventing sticking and ensuring even seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg