Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 2–3
Take your fried rice game to the next level with this Bagoong Fried Rice recipe, a flavorful Filipino dish that features bagoong—fermented shrimp paste—stir-fried with garlic, day-old rice, and crisp vegetables. Salty, savory, and slightly funky in the best way, this dish is often served with grilled meats, green mangoes, or fried eggplant. It’s a beloved comfort food across the Philippines and a celebration of big flavor using just a few key ingredients.
📜 What Is Bagoong?
“A little goes a long way—and makes everything taste better.”
Bagoong (pronounced bah-go-ong) is a fermented condiment made from shrimp or fish, used across Filipino cooking to add umami depth and signature saltiness. It’s intense, funky, and essential in classics like binagoongan and kare-kare.
In this fried rice, it’s the starring flavor—transforming simple rice into something vibrant and addictive.
Ingredients for Bagoong Fried Rice
☑️ 2 cups day-old white rice (jasmine or short grain)
☑️ 1–2 tbsp bagoong alamang (shrimp paste, sautéed style preferred)
☑️ 2 cloves garlic, minced
☑️ 1 small shallot or red onion, chopped
☑️ 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut)
☑️ 1 egg (optional, for scrambled-in or fried on top)
☑️ Sliced scallions or chili for garnish
☑️ Optional: diced tomatoes, diced green mango, or crispy pork bits
👩🍳 How to Make Bagoong Fried Rice
🔥 Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
1️⃣ Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add garlic and shallots, sauté until fragrant and golden.
🍤 Step 2: Stir in the Bagoong
1️⃣ Add bagoong and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes to mellow and bloom its flavor.
🍚 Step 3: Fry the Rice
1️⃣ Add day-old rice, breaking up clumps. Mix thoroughly to coat each grain.
2️⃣ Stir-fry until rice is heated through and lightly toasted.
3️⃣ Scramble in an egg or top with a fried egg if desired.
🌶️ Step 4: Garnish and Serve
1️⃣ Top with scallions, chili slices, or chopped green mango.
2️⃣ Serve with grilled pork, eggplant, or enjoy on its own.
💖 Why You’ll Love Bagoong Fried Rice
☑️ Big umami flavor with few ingredients
☑️ A perfect way to use leftover rice
☑️ Customizable and deeply satisfying
☑️ An authentic taste of everyday Filipino cuisine
“Bagoong Fried Rice is proof that bold flavor needs no fancy ingredients—just tradition and heat.”
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