Description
This Bacon Fried Rice recipe is a delicious and satisfying dish combining crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a medley of vegetables tossed in savory soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal using leftover rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Bacon
- 2 cups cold cooked white rice
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
Eggs and Vegetables
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasoning and Oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet with the remaining bacon fat, push the fat to one side and crack the eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Mix the eggs with the bacon fat and remove from the skillet, setting aside with the bacon.
- Sauté onions: Add finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook vegetables: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots mix, cooking until they are heated through evenly.
- Toast the rice: Increase heat to medium-high. Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and incorporate the vegetables.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil: Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to evenly coat the rice mixture and enhance flavor.
- Combine bacon and eggs: Return the cooked bacon and scrambled eggs to the skillet, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Season and heat through: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure all components are heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by sprinkling the chopped green onions over the top as a fresh garnish. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your homemade bacon fried rice.
Notes
- For the best texture, use day-old cold rice instead of freshly cooked rice to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of your soy sauce.
- If you prefer, you can add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variety.
- Use a non-stick skillet or wok to prevent sticking and for easier stir-frying.
