Filipino Coconut Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)

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You can make this super-delicious Filipino coconut garlic fried rice (sinangag) mostly ahead of time because you need the steamed rice to cool and dry out a bit before you fry it. The final result is addictive and goes with everything on this menu, so I like to make two batches—one plain and one with the optional turmeric—which adds a little extra flavor and a pretty orange color.

Submitted by Yana Gilbuena
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ½ (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut cream

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric (Optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

  • ¼ cup finely chopped garlic

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Directions

  1. Place rice in a large bowl with enough water to cover by a few inches; swirl with your fingers, then drain. Repeat until water runs clear, about 3 times.

  2. Combine rice, 1 1/2 cups water, coconut cream, turmeric, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Chill, uncovered, 2 to 4 hours or overnight.

  3. Heat coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic; cook until it just begins to brown, about 1 minute. Add rice and spread in an even layer; cook, without stirring, until lightly browned and crisp on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Add fish sauce; cook, stirring, until fully combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341 Calories
11g Fat
58g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Sodium 360mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 75mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.