Vegetable Fried Rice with Bacon Recipe

Name: Vegetable Fried Rice with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 head broccoli, florets and stalks cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 5 cups cooked long-grain white rice; 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 large eggs; 1 bunch watercress, stems removed; Spicy mustard or chili sauce, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 head broccoli, florets and stalks cut into 1/4-inch pieces
5 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 large eggs
1 bunch watercress, stems removed
Spicy mustard or chili sauce, for serving (optional)

1
Place a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2
Add the vegetable oil and bacon and stir-fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
3
Sprinkle the sugar over the bacon and toss.
4
Add 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce (watch out-the oil will bubble up) and continue to stir-fry until the bacon is glazed, about 30 seconds.
5
Transfer the bacon to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
6
Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to the drippings in the pan and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the broccoli and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add the rice, the remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the broth and glazed bacon.
9
Toss to heat through.
10
Push the fried rice to one side of the pan, crack the eggs into the other side and scramble until set, about 1 minute.
11
Mix the eggs into the rice and stir in the watercress.
12
Divide among bowls and serve with mustard or chili sauce, if desired.
13
Per serving: Calories 513; Fat 21 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol 201 mg; Sodium 456 mg; Carbohydrate 61 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 17 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 3/4 teaspoon sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Fried Rice with Bacon 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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Vegetable Fried Rice with Bacon

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