Description
Bacon fried rice brings together crispy bacon, fluffy rice, and a perfect balance of savory flavors that make your taste buds dance with joy. Grab your skillet and whip up this easy weeknight dinner that turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 3 large eggs
Base:
- 4 cups cooked and cooled long-grain rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Render the 6 slices of chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and golden, about 6-7 minutes. Transfer the bacon pieces to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté the ½ diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in the bacon drippings for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent and become fragrant.
- Tumble the 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots into the skillet, stirring for 2 minutes to warm them through.
- Add the 4 cups of cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps and spreading it evenly. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the rice is heated and slightly crispy.
- Create a small well in the rice mixture and pour the 3 beaten eggs directly into the empty space. Let them set for 30 seconds, then scramble and fold them into the rice.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the bacon fried rice to a serving dish and sprinkle the 2 chopped green onions on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Use day-old cold rice for the best texture and to prevent clumping when stir-frying.
- Cook bacon until extra crispy to add a satisfying crunch and intense flavor throughout the dish.
- For a healthier version, drain excess bacon fat and use just a small amount for sautéing.
- Consider adding protein like diced chicken or tofu to make the fried rice more substantial and filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg