Description
Bacon Fried Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy bacon with flavorful vegetables and rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together.
- Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Add the cooked bacon and sliced green onions, mixing until everything is evenly distributed and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of ginger or a splash of sriracha for some heat.
- Substitute the bacon with diced chicken or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg