Smoky Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Smoky Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: GROUP ONE; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 4 thinly sliced green onions; GROUP TWO; 2 beaten eggs; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 dash toasted sesame oil; 1 dash soy sauce; 1 dash white pepper; GROUP THREE; 1 tablespoon hickory bacon drippings; 3 cups fluffed cooked cold long-grain rice; 2/3 cup thawed drained frozen peas and carrot; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 dash toasted sesame oil; GROUP FOUR (OPTIONAL); 3/4 cup diced cooked chicken (or 3/4 cup cooked baby shrimp) or 3/4 cup diced cooked ham (or 3/4 cup cooked baby shrimp); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 dash toasted sesame oil

Servings: persons

GROUP ONE
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
4 thinly sliced green onions
GROUP TWO
2 beaten eggs
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 dash toasted sesame oil
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash white pepper
GROUP THREE
1 tablespoon hickory bacon drippings
3 cups fluffed cooked cold long-grain rice
2/3 cup thawed drained frozen peas and carrot
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1 dash toasted sesame oil
GROUP FOUR (OPTIONAL)
3/4 cup diced cooked chicken (or 3/4 cup cooked baby shrimp) or 3/4 cup diced cooked ham (or 3/4 cup cooked baby shrimp)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 pinch white pepper
1 dash toasted sesame oil

1
THAW frozen peas and carrots and drain; CHOP 1/2 cup white onions; SLICE 4 green onions thinly (if optional GROUP FOUR meat if used in recipe, TOSS meat in 1 teaspoon soy sauce with 1 pinch white pepper and 1 dash sesame oil (NOTE: If cooked diced ham is used in dish, no additional ingredients need to be added); SET aside.
2
BEAT 2 eggs from GROUP TWO ingredients with 1 dash sesame oil, 1 dash soy sauce and 1 dash white pepper: SET aside.
3
HEAT 1 tablespoon peanut oil in wok, swirling oil carefully to coat wok surface (oil should be as hot as hot as possible without smoking); ADD 1/2 cup chopped white onions and 4 thinly sliced green onions, sauteeing 1 minute or lomger.
4
REMOVE onions with deep-fry strainer; PLACE into medium bowl; SET aside, close to your working station.
5
SWIRL 1 tablespoon peanut oil in wok again; ADD beaten eggs; SCRAMBLE eggs lightly and quickly until they begin to puff, until just firm; REMOVE cooked egg and add to same bowl with cooked onions.
6
POUR 1 tablespoon bacon drippings to the wok and swirl oil carefully; ADD cooked cold rice; STIR-FRY for 2 minutes.
7
ADD 2/3 cup thawed strained peas and carrots (also add cooked meat or shrimp now if using); STIR to combine.
8
RETURN cooked onions and egg to wok mixture; QUICKLY add 1 dash soy sauce soy sauce and 1 dash sesame oil, STIR-FRY 1 minute longer.
9
SEASON rice to taste; GARNISH with red pepper flakes if desired.
10
SERVE and enjoy!

1471

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: GROUP ONE, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1/2 cup chopped white onion, 4 thinly sliced green onions, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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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Smoky Fried Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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