Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Bacon Fried Rice, where crispy bacon meets tender grains of rice, creating a delightful symphony for your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings back fond memories of easy-going gatherings and lazy afternoons. With its rich aroma and vibrant colors, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet, leaving the fat.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in the bacon fat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add frozen peas and carrots, stirring until heated through (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cold day-old rice and soy sauce, breaking clumps apart as you mix for about 2-3 minutes.
- Push rice to one side of the skillet; pour beaten eggs into the empty space, scrambling until fully cooked.
- Fold everything together gently while adding chopped green onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg