Tinapa Fried Rice

Tinapa Fried Rice

Tinapa Fried Rice

Tinapa fried rice is fried rice made with smoked fish. I had previously made some smoked mackerel and figured that it would be a great addition to some rice. Smoked trout, smoked whitefish, and smoked tilapia are all great options to use. Tinapa fried rice is commonly eaten for breakfast, but is also a great side dish to accompany your meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: breakfast, Filipino, fish, main course, rice, side dish, Southeast Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 medium white onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 smoked mackerel fillets flaked
  • 4 cups cooked day old rice
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Scramble the eggs and remove from the pan.
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  • Add another tbsp of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté the onions and garlic for 4 minutes.
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  • Add in the flaked mackerel. Cook for 2 minutes and remove from the pan.
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  • Add the last 2 tbsp of vegetable oil. Add in the cooked rice, making sure to break up all of the clumps. Fry for 2 minutes.
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  • Season with the soy sauce, salt and pepper. Fry for 1 more minute.
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  • Add the mackerel, onions, garlic, and eggs back into the rice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
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