Description
Crispy bacon, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies come together in this quick and delicious bacon fried rice! Perfect for a comforting meal or a tasty side dish, this recipe is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate go-to dish for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices (170g) bacon, chopped
- 4 cups (600g) cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup (75g) chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp (45ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
- ½ tsp (2g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving some bacon fat in the pan.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onions and garlic to the bacon fat and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in the peas and carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs on the other side and scramble until fully cooked.
- Fry the Rice: Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the rice evenly.
- Combine Everything: Mix in the crispy bacon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve & Garnish: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min