Ingredients
– 3 cups cooked rice (preferably cold)
– 6 strips of bacon, chopped
– 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
– 3 green onions, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large eggs
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 teaspoons sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– Salt to taste
– Optional: additional vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli
Instructions
Creating Bacon Fried Rice is simple. Follow these steps to make this flavorful dish:
1. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet or wok, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the rendered fat behind.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the peas and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
3. Add Eggs: Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble them until cooked.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Mix everything together well.
5. Season: Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Add the ground black pepper and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Add Bacon Back In: Add the crispy bacon and chopped green onions to the rice mixture, stirring to incorporate.
7. Final Cooking: Stir-fry everything for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter.
These simple steps will guide you in creating this marvelous Bacon Fried Rice easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 20g