Garlic Rice

Last week, I promised to post my recipe for Garlic Rice.  This is one of those recipes that is widely consumed in the Philippines.  Every family seems to have their own recipe for it and it is commonly eaten alone as a breakfast item.  The garlic flavor is just enough to be pleasing without detracting from any accompanying dish if you choose to serve it with one. 

Garlic Rice is another one of those recipes that is quite easy to make.  Since I was serving mine as a side to Filipino Barbecue Chicken, I reserved a small amount of chicken, finely chopped it and seasoned it with salt pepper and garlic powder and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.  You do not need to season and rest the chicken for this recipe.  However, since I already needed to allow the chicken for my Filipino Barbecue Chicken to marinate overnight, I went ahead and let this rest along side it.  Additionally, if you are serving your Garlic Rice as an accompaniment for a pork or beef dish, you can substitute pork or beef in place of the 2-tablespoons of chicken.  If you are a vegetarian or if you just do not feel like adding any meat, by all means, just omit the meat from this recipe altogether.  In other words, do not be afraid to alter the recipe to fit your ingredients and needs.  It is that simple.

Cook the garlic until it is golden brown.

Garlic Rice

Serves 4

Ingredients

·        2 tablespoons vegetable oil

·        1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

·        2 tablespoons finely chopped chicken

·        4 cups cooked white rice

·        Garlic salt to taste

·        Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1.   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2.   Add the garlic and chicken and stir until the garlic is golden brown.

3.   Add the cooked white rice and stir well.

4.   Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste and stir well.

5.   Cook until rice is heated through.

How do you feel about eating a dish like this as a breakfast item?  Com