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Bacon Fried Rice

Golden, savory, and packed with texture, this Bacon Fried Rice is the kind of meal everyone asks for seconds of! 🥓🍚🌟 Perfect for busy nights and hungry families.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or wok, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
  2. Add beaten eggs to the hot drippings and scramble until cooked through. Remove eggs and set aside with the bacon.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the rice, peas and carrots, and green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated and slightly crispy.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Cook for another minute.
  5. Return bacon and eggs to the pan. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice that has been refrigerated. Fresh rice may become mushy.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3
  • Fat: 22
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Protein: 16