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    Adobo Fried Rice Recipe

    Published: Mar 24, 2022 by Nora Reyes · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 6 Comments

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    Adobo Fried Rice is a classic Filipino fried rice using leftover pork adobo. It is quite easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. With a crispy fried egg, you'll have a delicious meal in less than 30 minutes!

    Adobo Fried Rice served on a plate with fried egg.
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    • What is Adobo Fried Rice?
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to make this recipe
    • Recipe FAQs
    • What to serve with Adobo Fried Rice
    • More about adobo fried rice
    • Other rice recipes you may like
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    What is Adobo Fried Rice?

    Adobo Fried Rice is a creative way to repurpose leftover adobo and rice, turning them into a new delicious meal. It incorporates the savory adobo meat (which can be chicken, pork, or a mix of both) stewed in a sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. It's garnished with chopped green onions or fried garlic, then topped with a fried egg for an extra layer of taste and texture.

    Ingredients you'll need

    Individual ingredients for Adobo Fried Rice
    Salt, pepper, and oil are not in the picture.

    Notes and substitutions

    • Leftover adobo: You'll need about a cup and a half of pork adobo leftovers with its sauce.
    • Cooked white rice: Choose a medium- or long-grain variety, such as Jasmine rice. It is best to use leftover, cold rice, but a fresh batch that is not mushy or too wet will do. You will need about three cups.
    • Optional ingredients: You can add veggies as long as they are not watery and are cut small. Some examples are carrots, corn, peas, broccolini, or Chinese broccoli.

    How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Slice scallions thinly.

    Step 2: Break up the rice grains with a fork. For fresh-cooked rice, spread it on a plate and fluff the rice grains. Let it cool.

    Slicing the scallions thinly at an angle on a cutting board. Fluffing the rice with a fork.

    Step 3: Cut up 1½ cups leftover adobo into small pieces. Remove the fat layer that has solidified.

    Step 4: Save about 3 tablespoons of the sauce.

    Chopping adobo meat on the cutting board. Scraping the solidified adobo sauce in a glass container.

    Step 5: Set a wok over medium-high heat and add oil once it's very hot. Fry the egg and season with salt and pepper.

    Step 6: Lower to medium heat and cover to trap the steam and cook the egg.

    Seasoning the egg in the wok with some salt. Covering the egg in the wok with a small lid.

    Step 7: The edges should be crisp and the whites set, but the yolk just starting to cook. It will take 1½ to 2 minutes. To get firm yolks, cook a little longer. Release the egg from the pan with a thin spatula.

    PRO TIP: Frying the egg with a lid gets the same effect as basting it with hot oil. It eliminates the need for more oil and prevents splatters.

    Lifting the fried egg from the wok with a spatula.

    Step 8: Over medium-high heat, fry adobo meat for about 3 minutes until slightly crisp. Lower to medium heat and add the sauce.

    Step 9: Add 3 cups of leftover rice and spread it out to break up any clumps.

    PRO TIP: For consistent flavor in every bite of your fried rice, thoroughly brown the adobo meat and distribute it evenly.

    Adding the sauce to the cut-up adobo meat in the wok. Adding the rice to the cut-up adobo meat and sauce in the wok.

    Step 10: Keep tossing until heated through for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed. Add scallions, saving some for garnish. Mix them together and turn off the heat.

    Adding scallions to the adobo fried rice in the wok.

    Garnish with more scallions and fried garlic or shallots. You can also use spring onions, parsley, or cilantro.

    Serve your adobo rice with a fried egg and tomatoes for freshness and color. Store lefovers in the fridge and enjoy within a day or two.

    Adobo fried rice served on a plate with fried egg and tomatoes.

    Recipe FAQs

    How can I make adobo fried rice from scratch?

    Cook ground pork or chicken in some oil until slightly crispy. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Add garlic and onion, then add a sauce that contains 2 parts vinegar to 1 part soy sauce. Toss in the rice and garnish as desired.

    What is the secret to fried rice?

    To make good fried rice, you need cold rice with separate grains and a very hot wok or pan. Stir the rice constantly over high heat to cook it evenly and get a smoky flavor.

    Why is my rice sticky after cooking?

    You may have added too much water, or the rice wasn't cooked long enough to absorb all the moisture. Make sure to rinse it a few times until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

    What to serve with Adobo Fried Rice

    • Lechon Kawali: Crispy deep-fried pork belly with its crunchy skin and tender meat.
    • Tortang Talong: An eggplant omelet where grilled eggplants are soaked in a beaten egg mixture and then fried.
    • Chicken Inasal: A type of grilled chicken that's marinated in vinegar, calamansi, lemongrass, ginger, and annatto, giving it a distinct flavor and orange color.
    • Tortang Sayote: Filipino-style omelet made with shredded chayote and sautéed aromatics.
    • Lumpia: Crispy spring rolls with sautéed vegetables (Lumpiang Gulay), ground meat (Lumpiang Shanghai), or shrimp (Shrimp Lumpia).
    • Ukoy: Shrimp fritters typically made with small whole shrimps, battered, and deep-fried until crispy.
    • Fried Fish: Fish seasoned and fried until crispy, often served with a side of soy sauce or vinegar dip.
    • Inihaw na Liempo: Grilled marinated pork belly strips with a savory, slightly tangy flavor.
    • Filipino BBQ Skewers: Skewered meat, typically pork, marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

    More about adobo fried rice

    Do you know the key to awesome Adobo Fried Rice? The pork adobo itself. Here are more frequently asked questions about Filipino Pork Adobo, including tips, troubleshooting, and other information.

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    Adobo fried rice served on a plate topped with fried egg and chopped cherry tomatoes on the side on a plate.

    Adobo Fried Rice Recipe

    A classic Filipino fried rice using leftover pork adobo, served with fried egg.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $4-$6

    Equipment

    • Wok or a large skillet

    Ingredients

    • eggs
    • 1½ cups leftover adobo chopped (see note)
    • 3 cups cooked white rice cold (see note)
    • 2 stalks scallions or green onions thinly sliced; sub:spring onions
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • fried garlic or shallots optional
    • tomatoes optional
    • neutral-flavored oil (canola or vegetable oil) for frying

    Instructions

    • Set a wok over medium-high heat and add oil once it's very hot.
    • Fry the egg and season with salt and pepper. Lower to medium heat and cover for 1½ to 2 minutes until the yolk starts to cook around its edges. To get firm yolks, cook a little longer.
    • Release the egg from the pan with a thin spatula.
    • On the same wok over medium-high heat, fry the meat for about 3 minutes until slightly crisp and golden brown. Lower to medium heat and add the sauce.
    • Add rice and spread it out to break up any clumps.
    • Keep tossing until heated through for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, or soy sauce as needed.
    • Add scallions, saving some for garnish. Mix them together and turn off the heat.
    • Serve with fried egg and garnish with more scallions and fried garlic or shallots.

    Notes

    • Leftover adobo: You'll need about a cup and a half of pork adobo with its sauce. Chicken adobo is makes a delicious chicken adobo fried rice.
    • Cooked white rice: Choose a medium- or long-grain variety, such as Jasmine rice. It is best to use leftover, cold rice, but a fresh batch that is not mushy or too wet will do. You will need about three cups.
    • Optional ingredients: You can add veggies as long as they are not watery and are cut small. Some examples are carrots, corn, peas, broccolini, or Chinese broccoli.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 12gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided here is solely for informational purposes. I am not a certified nutritionist, and this data hasn't been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other authority. It shouldn't be seen as health or nutrition advice. The figures are estimates calculated from various food composition databases and might vary based on product types, brands, natural variations in produce, and ingredient processing methods. Individual results may differ.
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    1. Sam

      October 11, 2023 at 4:05 am

      5 stars
      I've made adobo fried rice before, but never like this. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Nora Reyes

        October 12, 2023 at 2:37 am

        That is amazing! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Jomelyn Mauermann

      July 17, 2023 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      We love this fried rice at home too. I add lots of garlic! 😉

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      • Nora Rey

        July 20, 2023 at 12:59 pm

        Garlic is the secret ingredient to take fried rice to the next level! 🧄😄 It's great to know that we share the same love for this delicious dish.

        Reply
    3. Theresa

      November 16, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is the most delicious adobo fried rice - amazing!! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Nora Rey

        January 05, 2023 at 12:39 am

        Hello Theresa, I am so happy to hear that. Thank you for your message!

        Reply
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