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Savory Bacon Fried Rice

Savory Bacon Fried Rice loaded with garlic, eggs & crispy bacon! 🥓🍚 Quick, easy, and insanely delicious. Better than takeout!

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

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice, cold
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large skillet or wok, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  2. 2. Add the beaten eggs to the hot skillet and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
  3. 3. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
  5. 5. Add the thawed peas and carrots, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. 6. Return the bacon and eggs to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to combine.
  7. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use day-old cold rice. You can substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.

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

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 14g