Bacon Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Bacon Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice (preferably jasmine); 12 ounces bacon, cut into 1 pieces and cooked until crisp; 5 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dark green parts set aside; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed (about 2 cups); 5 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Heat skillet on medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons of the canola oil, the onion and the white and light green scallion slices, and cook for 2 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil and the cooked rice and stir to coat. Add the peas and stir again.
3
Make a large well in the rice and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and the eggs. Let the eggs set for 1 to 2 minutes, then scramble them with a fork and cook for 2 minutes more.
4
Stir the eggs into the rice, breaking them up into small pieces.
5
Turn off the heat. Add the bacon, half of the dark green scallion slices and the sesame oil and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter and top with the remaining scallions.

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice (preferably jasmine), 12 ounces bacon, cut into 1 pieces and cooked until crisp, 5 tablespoons canola oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bacon Fried Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bacon Fried Rice

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