As with most Asian countries, the most consumed food in the Philippines is rice and Pork Fried Rice is one of the top contender when it comes to leftover rice. It is most often boiled and served during most meals. Left over rice is often fried with garlic and onion to make sinangag (fried rice), which is the typical way of Filipino style fried rice. One of the most common dishes served with classic fried rice are Silogs.
As most Filipinos know they come in several combinations, but the most common ones are Tapsilog, Longsilog, and Tocilog.
One of the keys to making fried rice is using the right type of rice. For example, don’t use a rice that is very sticky or you will have a hard time incorporating all the ingredients. The rice will stick together rather than breaking apart. Also let the rice sit overnight in the fridge. This will help to break the rice apart a lot easier or at least let it totally cool off before cooking it.
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There are endless combination’s when it comes to fried rice, but we are not going to talk about all of them today. Instead I’m going to show you my version which is pretty simple, but it has enough ingredients in it that it could be eaten by itself. This version of fried rice is inspired by the way the Chinese cook theirs, which also became very popular in the Philippines. The same common ingredients are found in both versions. Let’s cook shall we? |
Ingredients:
5 Cups of cooked long grain rice
1 Cup of diced pork barbecue
1 Cup of diced Ham
1 Small onion diced
½ Cup of diced carrots
½ Cup of frozen green peas
2 Eggs scrambled and sliced into small pieces
1 Tbs. Oyster sauce
2 Tbs. Soy sauce
½ Tsp. Ground black pepper
½ Tsp. MSG (vetsin) optional
½ Tsp. Salt
2 Tbs. Corn oil
8 Stalks of green onions
Note:
Slice green onions ¼ in. long and then use 4 stalks for cooking and the other 4 as a garnish.
Directions:
Prepare the rice by breaking it apart completely before you begin. In a large wok heat oil over medium high heat and saute carrots and green peas for 1 minute. Next add the rice and mix it for about one minute. Then add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, barbecue pork, and ham. Keep mixing for 3 minutes. Add the onions, eggs, and season it with msg (vetsin), salt, and black pepper. Keep mixing for another 5 minutes, then add the green onions stirring for another 2 minutes and you’re done. Serve with Filipino style pork barbecue and Lumpia (shanghai). Garnish fried rice with the remaining green onions just before serving. Enjoy!
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can you post some soup recipe,,, thank you!!!!
Looks tasty and healthy at the same time. Better than anything my local Ricebox would have prepared. And they probably add a lot of MSG because I can often taste solid bits of salt in my chicken fried rice.
maraming salamat sa recipe na to…actually wala talaga akong alam na luto,,,at ngaun na ng asawa na ako….i have to learn how to cook…..although, ung hubby ko is a good cook….pero dapat matikman din nya ang putahing pinoy….more power sa inyo…..best regards…jean in australia
post pa po kau ng ibang menu…kasi kahit man lng dito matuto ako at may guidelines ako kung paano mgluto..thanks again…we love you…..
Hi thanks for posting this..its all good..i did this at home..it makes me hungry that much as soon as i saw the pictures…
Just found this site today. Most of the recipe has MSG on it, is there anything you can use besides MSG? Thanks, love the website. I’m trying a couple of your recipe this weekend. By the way, do you have a recipe for empanada’s?
Good recipe..never seen peas and carrots in dishes in PI. Usually see the egg as quail eggs sliced and the peas and carots exchanged for nothing or a diced pepper.
Mae,
You can use this if you can’t use MSG. It is a good substitute for MSG specially when cooking fried rice. Sorry, I don’t have a recipe for Empanada’s.
Robert Colinares
Wow! Your website is awesome! I am not much of a cook (seems like I always mess things up) but I would love to be one. First time on this site and added to my favorites right away! My fiance is out on a business trip and I’d like to try on some pinoy recipes and found this great site. Your instructions are very clear with before & after pictures. You just don’t know how much help you are with people like me who’s teriible in the kitchen. I will keep your posted with my progress… Today will try the giniling guisado and fried rice and bring to work tomorrow. God bless you, Robert!
gggr. im getting hunger visiting your site. Thank you
I like this place
Hi Robert! Im happy to see your blog. Its a big help for us Pinoys abroad who have to cook our own Filipino dishes. I will try this chicken afritada here. I hope you can post a blog fried pork chop. Thanks and more power!
Hi Geraldine,
Thanks for the kind words. I do have a Fried Pork Chop posting here. Please follow the link below!
http://www.filipino-food-lovers.com/?p=54
~Robert
I am looking for a filipino noodles recipes, could anyone help me out?
Thanks
Shelly,
The noodle recipe I have currently posted is called Pansit Bihon. It’s is rice noodles known as Bihon in the Philippines. Here is the link: http://www.filipino-food-lovers.com/pansit
Let me know if this is what you’re looking for?
Cheers,
Robert Colinares
looks yummy 🙂
kudos for the recipe – and thanks for the morton’s suggestion w/out MSG
You always have MSG in your recipe, but this is not critical. I find that skipping the MSG does not change the taste but is also becomes a healthier choice.
George,
This is a recipe site and not a restaurant! Any recipes you found here can be modified to however you like. So, if you don’t like MSG then don’t use it! Please don’t tell me that using MSG does not make a difference in the taste and for your information most of the food you buy contains MSG. If you really don’t like MSG then you better plant everything you eat and don’t buy anything process food that’s the only way you can avoid MSG. Go to this page if you want to read more stuff about MSG… http://www.filipino-food-lovers.com/things-you-need-to-know-about-msg
Cheers,
Robert Colinares
looks delicious taste
You can also use Adobo seasonings instead of MSG..
it look yummi 🙂
Wow this a great website with ofcourse awesome recipes. I tried out the pork bbq recipe and my family and friends were surprized at how much flavor the bbq was compared to buying pre made marinade over the counter. i do have one request, i still have not found a great recipe for java fried rice. Do you have a good one? Anyway keep up the good work!!
The Adobo seasoning has MSG in it.
Hi! I find your blog really interesting! I love the things that you feature. If ever, can I get your email address, if you would be open for some ideas, suggestions or information on which I can share?
Hi Flos,
You can share you recipe or pictures on Filipino Food Lovers Facebook Page. There isn’t really any special process. Here is the address: https://www.facebook.com/filipinofoodlovers
Thanks,
Robert Colinares
mukhang madali ito iluto, i will try this. Thanks to this blog i learned a lot of recipe.
oo nga no i can try this one since ito rin naman ang madalas kong ma-order.
all in one na at madaling kainin.
thanks sa recipe!
You’re welcome!