Bacon Fried Rice
Bacon Fried Rice is a comforting, savory dish that blends the smoky richness of bacon with the satisfying texture of stir-fried rice and vegetables. It’s the perfect way to transform leftover rice into a crave-worthy meal, whether you’re cooking for a quick lunch, hearty dinner, or a midnight snack. This dish combines the best of East and West, offering a familiar yet flavor-packed fusion that’s simple to whip up in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 eggs whisked
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 4 cups cooked and chilled rice
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- sesame seeds for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Add butter to a small skillet. Add in eggs and cook over medium heat until soft and scrambled. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and fry on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- When the bacon is cool enough to handle chop it up into bite size pieces.
- To the bacon grease add in the carrots and onions. Sauté for 4 minutes or until the vegetables start to get tender.
- Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in rice and stir fry for 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add in peas, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir in cooked eggs and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with bacon sprinkled on top and sesame seeds for garnish!