Craving a hearty breakfast that's sweet, savory, and satisfying? Tocilog is a classic Filipino favorite that combines juicy tocino, fragrant garlic fried rice, and a perfectly cooked egg. It's an easy-to-make meal that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
Ingredients:
For the Tocino
300g Tocino
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cooking oil (optional, once water evaporates)
For the Garlic Fried Rice
3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt, to taste
For the Egg
2 eggs
1 tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Procedure 1. Cook the Tocino Place the tocino and water in a non-stick pan. Cook over medium heat until the water evaporates. Once dry, add a little oil if needed and continue cooking until the tocino caramelizes and develops a slightly crispy edge. Remove from the pan and set aside. 2. Prepare the Garlic Fried Rice Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until golden brown and fragrant. Add the cooked rice and stir well to coat it with the garlic oil. Season with salt and continue stir-frying for 3–5 minutes until heated through. 3. Fry the Eggs Heat oil in a separate pan. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up is the traditional choice). Season lightly with salt. 4. Assemble and Serve Place a generous serving of garlic fried rice on a plate. Add the caramelized tocino and fried egg.
