Fluffy white rice infused with aromatic garlic cooks up quickly in this Pressure-cooker Garlic Rice recipe. A pressure cooked version of Filipino garlic fried rice, Sinangag, this is a tasty side dish for almost any breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Growing up in a Filipino household, garlic rice was a regular part of our meals. Along with plain white rice, we ate Sinangag (Filipino garlic fried rice) morning, noon, and night!
For breakfast, we'd eat it with Spam and fried eggs. And some pandesal to dunk with our cocoa (and the adults, with their morning coffee).
At lunchtime, we'd have it with some pancit or lumpia.
And for dinner, we'd eat up Sinangag with pork or chicken adobo, dinuguan, or Filipino pork barbecue.
[feast_advanced_jump_to]🌟 Why this recipe works
This recipe is a non-fried take on Sinangag, the Filipino garlic fried rice.
Making rice in the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker electric pressure cooker is fast, simple and hands-off, and the rice turns out fluffy and fragrant each time.
Technically, it's not fried, so it's not technically Sinangag – but it's made with the same ingredients and tastes simply like the Filipino garlic fried rice We grew up eating.
So if you are looking to make that classic, authentic Filipino recipe, but don't want to fry your rice, this Pressure-cooker garlic "fried" rice version is definitely one to try!
🍚 Key ingredients for garlic rice
This flavorful and fragrant Filipino garlic rice can be made with simply 5 ingredients!
Rice – Use either jasmine rice or long-grain white rice for this recipe.
Garlic – the name should be a big hint: there's a lot of garlic in this recipe. We make it with 6 to 8 garlic cloves, depending on how large the cloves are. If you're not feeling like using that many, you can absolutely make this dish with fewer garlic cloves.
Olive oil – Use the best tasting extra-virgin olive oil you can afford, as the taste of the olive oil you use definitely affects the final taste of the whole dish.
Broth or water – We strongly suggest you use a vegetable or chicken broth to cook the rice. We've even made this with Homemade Turkey Stock. This adds so much flavor! But, you can also use plain water instead.
Salt and pepper – Use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to season the rice.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions:
How to make garlic rice in the Pressure-cooker
Turn your Pressure-cooker to SAUTE or your Pressure-cooker to SEAR/SAUTE on HI. Add the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, simply until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
Hit CANCEL on your Pressure-cooker or press the START/STOP button on your Pressure-cooker to end the sauté.
Pour in the rice, then cover with the stock/broth/water. Use the wooden spoon to gently push the rice down to submerge it under the liquid.
Lock the lid onto your electric pressure cooker, making sure the valve is in SEAL mode. Then PRESSURE COOK on HI for 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes for your Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker to come to pressure, then it will start counting down. Once the pressure cooking is complete, NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes, then QUICK RELEASE the remaining pressure.
Once all pressure has been released and the pressure release valve pin has gone completely down, carefully turn and open the lid. Serve.
🔪 Kitchen tools and equipment
For this recipe, you simply need a few basic kitchen tools:
Electric pressure cooker – For this recipe, you'll need an Pressure-cooker, Pressure-cooker, or other electric pressure cooker.
Spoon or spatula – wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula to stir the ingredients together.
Cutting board and knife – You'll need a sturdy cutting board and sharp knife to chop the garlic.
👩🏻🍳 Garlic rice recipe FAQs
Because this rice is pressure cooked and not fried, it's healthier than the traditional Filipino fried rice. Garlic itself has many health benefits. It reportedly has anti-inflammatory properties, can help fight bacteria, and helps lower blood pressure and manage high cholesterol, among other benefits.
What's the best way to store rice?Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
🍽 What to serve with garlic rice
In the family, we would eat garlic fried rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Pressure-cooker garlic rice is a tasty side dish for almost any meal you can imagine!
In addition to classic Filipino recipes that We've mentioned above and below, you could also use this rice for Spam Musubi with Egg. Or, serve this garlic rice with:
- Hot dogs or Spam. Don't knock it till you've tried it!
- Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
- Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
- Thai Peanut Chicken Curry
- Pressure-cooker Vegan African Peanut Stew
- Soy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut
🥂 Best wine pairings for garlic rice
While much depends on the main course you decide to serve with this side dish there's nothing wrong with enjoying it on its own with a glass of wine.
The strong garlic presence can stand up to either a light and bright red wine, or a crisp white wine. We love a good Grüner Veltliner any day, but it's a hit with garlic dishes.
If you're in the mood for a red wine, you're in luck! Garlic rice pairs with a variety of reds, such as Syrah, Grenache, or Cabernet Sauvignon.
🇵🇭 More Filipino recipes
- Pandesal (Filipino rolls)
- Pancit Bihon
- Lumpia (Filipino spring rolls)
- Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers
- Pressure-cooker Filipino Chicken Adobo
- Filipino Macaroni Salad
For more, you can buy the Filipino cookbook: Modern Filipino Cooking, the 55-page e-Book with authentic Filipino recipes that We've adapted for today's modern kitchen!
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Pressure-cooker Garlic Rice
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Come to Pressure Time + Natural Release Time: 20 mins Total Time: 28 mins Servings: 4 people Fluffy, garlicky rice cooks quickly in the Pressure-cooker! This makes a tasty side dish for any family dinner.Equipment
- Pressure-cooker, Pressure-cooker, or other electric pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup broth, stock, or water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turn your Pressure-cooker to SAUTE or your Pressure-cooker to SEAR/SAUTE on HI. Add the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and stir, cooking the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, simply until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
- Hit CANCEL on your Pressure-cooker or press the START/STOP button on your Pressure-cooker to end the sauté.
- Pour in the rice, then cover with the stock/broth/water. Use the wooden spoon to gently push the rice down to submerge it under the liquid.
- Lock the lid onto your electric pressure cooker, making sure the valve is in SEAL mode. Then PRESSURE COOK on HI for 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes for your Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker to come to pressure, then it will start counting down. Once the pressure cooking is complete, NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes, then QUICK RELEASE the remaining pressure.
- Once all pressure has been released and the pressure release valve pin has gone completely down, carefully turn and open the lid. Serve.
Notes
Storage tips: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Nutrition
Serving: 1 , Calories: 241 kcal, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g, Sodium: 529 mg, Potassium: 73 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 126 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 22 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
