Description
Bacon Fried Rice is a delicious and savory dish that combines crispy bacon with fluffy rice, veggies, and eggs, all stir-fried to perfection. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 4 cups cooked and cooled long-grain rice (preferably day-old)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Veggies and Rice: Stir in frozen peas and carrots, then add cooked rice. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the rice to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs on the other side.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the eggs are cooked, mix everything together in the skillet.
- Season and Serve: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and add tofu or tempeh for protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg