20-Minute Filipino Garlic Fried Rice with Egg: A Budget Lunch
A simple Filipino-inspired garlic fried rice lunch topped with a fried egg and scallions. Estimated ingredient cost is about $4.50 total for two servings, assuming pantry oil and salt; local prices vary.
This is a quick Filipino-style garlic fried rice bowl, finished with a sunny-side-up egg and fresh scallions. It is savoury, garlicky, and a handy way to turn leftover rice into a satisfying lunch. A little soy sauce brings it all together without making a fuss.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
Method
Sizzle the garlic
Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant and just turning pale gold; keep it moving so it does not burn.
AI-generated illustration. Fry the rice
Add the rice, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Break up clumps and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until hot and lightly glossy. Stir in most of the scallions.
Fry the eggs
In the remaining oil, fry the eggs in the same skillet (in batches if needed) until the whites are set and the yolks are as runny or firm as you like.
AI-generated illustration. Serve
Divide the garlic rice between bowls, top each with an egg, and scatter over the remaining scallions. Taste and add a tiny splash more soy sauce if needed.
