Garlic Fried Rice

Every Filipino morning begins with the comforting aroma of garlic sizzling in oil. Sinangag—our simple garlic fried rice—is the foundation of the traditional silog breakfast plates (like tapsilog with cured beef, or longsilog with sweet sausages). In my Lola’s kitchen, leftover rice never went to waste; it was transformed the next day into a golden, garlicky canvas that made every meal feel special. But sinangag isn’t just for breakfast—it’s good anytime of day, and it makes the perfect companion to hearty Filipino dishes like Chicken Adobo, where the rice soaks up every savory, tangy drop of sauce.