Better Than Takeout Bacon Fried Rice Recipe
This Better Than Takeout Bacon Fried Rice recipe offers a flavorful, easy-to-make dish combining crispy bacon, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly fried rice with scrambled eggs. A perfect homemade alternative to restaurant fried rice, ideal for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
- Additional vegetables (bell peppers, corn, etc.)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet or wok, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the minced garlic and stir briefly to release its aroma. Then add the frozen peas and carrots and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Rice: Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and let it fry for 3-4 minutes to develop a crispy texture.
- Scramble Eggs: Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the emptied side and scramble them until fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the scrambled eggs into the rice thoroughly. Add back the crispy bacon pieces and the sliced green onions to the mixture.
- Season Rice: Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Stir well to coat evenly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve Hot: Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the skillet from the heat. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Using day-old rice is ideal as it helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- You can customize this recipe by adding your choice of additional vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
- Adjust soy sauce and salt according to your preference for saltiness.
- Make sure to cook the eggs fully and mix them well to get a uniform fried rice texture.
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