TURKEY SILOG (GARLIC FRIED RICE WITH EGGS)
Silog, rice bathed in lots of garlic and crowned with a runny egg, is a hearty and essential part of any Filipino breakfast, and it comes together very quickly. For Chad and Chase Valencia, brothers and owners of the Filipino restaurant Lasa, in Los Angeles, the best time to make silog is the morning after Thanksgiving, when they top it with seared leftover turkey (or ham), and gravy to moisten the bits of rice. You're going to have to plan ahead for this recipe, as it's best made with day-old rice; freshly made rice won't get as crisp in the pan. And don't be intimidated by the amount of garlic here - it all mellows out, while still providing a potent punch. Chad notes that this dish will work in almost any nonstick pan, except for a steel or aluminum-bottomed pan; you could even use a well-seasoned cast-iron pan or wok.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories breakfast, grains and rice, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the garlic fried rice: Heat a large nonstick pan (preferably 10 inches) over a medium-low flame, then add 6 tablespoons of the oil and garlic cloves. Season the cloves with a pinch of salt. Cook, turning the cloves occasionally, until they are brown and soft, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Remove half the oil and half the garlic cloves from the pan and set aside in a small heat-proof bowl. Using a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon, smash the remaining garlic in the pan to an almost rough paste. Before the smashed garlic turns golden, crank up the heat, add half the rice and spread to cover the surface of the pan. It will pop and sizzle - that's good. Let sit for 30 seconds, then toss and mix the rice in the pan. Spread the rice out, then let sit again for another 30 seconds. Adjust the salt and transfer to a large plate. Lightly cover the plate with foil.
- Wipe out the pan, add the reserved garlic cloves and their oil and repeat with remaining rice.
- If using turkey and gravy, warm the gravy in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it's hot.
- Meanwhile, reheat the turkey (or ham): Wipe out the pan, return it to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil starts to smoke slightly, gently lay the meat in pan and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. (You may need to do this in batches, adding oil as needed.) Transfer to a plate and season with salt to taste. Cover with foil and wipe out the pan.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Break eggs into pan and cook just until egg whites are fully set but the yolks are still runny. Season with salt to taste.
- To serve, place a few scoops of garlic fried rice on each plate. Layer seared turkey or ham slices on top of the rice. If you're using turkey, sauce the meat with a few spoonfuls of gravy. Top each serving with a fried egg.
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MD mursanin Khan
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. It took me a long time to make and the end result wasn't worth the effort.
Radhika Tamang
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Vicky Broken
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Hasibul Bin
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. It took me a long time to make and the end result wasn't worth the effort.
Oscar Mauleon
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Professor
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sikhar Chaudhary
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Mohammad Barshon
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always cooked perfectly and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.
Rockyjanniazi Niazi
[email protected]Delicious! The turkey was moist and tender, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of flavors in this dish.
guapo harv
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jadelin Daniels
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Maxfuud Xaaji
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this again!
felix kio
[email protected]I've made this turkey silog recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The rice is always light and fluffy, and the turkey is always cooked perfectly. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.
Tlamer Merrell
[email protected]This turkey silog was a hit with my family! The garlic fried rice was flavorful and fluffy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the overall dish was very satisfying.