Tinapa Fried Rice with Fried Dried Squid – A Flavorful Breakfast Treat.

tinapa (smoked fish)

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more accessible and affordable.

fried dried squid

🥗Healthier: baked squid

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Dried fish is often less expensive and still flavorful.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cold rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate tinapa flakes, mixing well to combine flavors, for another 2-3 minutes.

Add fish sauce, stirring to evenly coat the rice.

Toss in diced tomatoes and spring onions, cooking until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Push rice to one side of the skillet and crack the beaten eggs into the empty space.

Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix into the rice.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced tomatoes, salted eggs, and fried dried squid.

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