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Bacon Fried Rice

This simple bacon fried rice recipe is quick to throw together and a perfect side dish or fast dinner! Customize with your favorite veggies for a personal touch.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cold, cooked white rice
  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, break cold rice to separate grains.
  2. In a wok or wide skillet over high heat, add bacon. Cook, stirring regularly until it begins to brown and crisp.
  3. When bacon begins to render fat, add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  4. Add rice and cook, spreading the rice on entire cooking surface of pan for about 45 seconds or until grains start to sizzle and then tossing to redistribute. Repeat a few times until rice is heated through.
  5. Add soy sauce and green onions and stir to combine. Season with salt to taste and generously with pepper.
  6. Make a large well in the middle of the rice and add eggs. Allow eggs to set for about 30 seconds and then scramble with the spoon. Stir into the rice, breaking into small pieces.
  7. Remove the rice from the pan and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cold, day-old cooked rice is best for fried rice. If using freshly cooked rice, spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes to completely cool.
  • Cold, day-old cooked rice is best for fried rice. If using freshly cooked rice, spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for about 20 to 30 minutes to completely cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 518mg (22%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 785IU (16%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 7.7mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 518mg 22%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 785IU 16%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 7.7mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.