Pork Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
570 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Pork Fried Rice
Description
This fried rice recipe starts by sautéing diced onions and carrots in avocado oil until lightly browned, building flavor foundation. Additional oil is added to cook chilled rice with pork pieces, garlic, and fresh ginger, bringing in savory and aromatic notes. Half the green onions and peas are stirred in and allowed to cook undisturbed to lightly crisp some rice edges.
A well is made in the pan for lightly beaten eggs which are softly scrambled into the rice mixture, adding protein and richness. The dish is seasoned with mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, kosher salt, and black pepper for a balanced savory taste with subtle sweetness and depth. Remaining green onions are folded in just before serving to maintain freshness.
This fried rice works well as a complete meal or side dish and serves around four. Using chilled rice prevents clumping and aids in achieving the proper fried rice texture. The dish utilizes common Asian-inspired ingredients for an accessible homemade version.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 12 ounces pork diced, (chicken or shrimp, cooked
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 3/4 cup carrot diced, about 2 medium
- 3/4 cup pea peas
- 1 cup green onions sliced and divided (about 3)
- 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons ginger minced
- 3 cups rice chilled, cooked
- 2 large egg lightly beaten
- 3 Tablespoons mirin
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil dark
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 Tablespoons oil to pan, swirling to coat.
- Add onions, and carrots and saute for 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Pour remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil into pan and add rice, pork, garlic and ginger and continue stirring another 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 of green onions and peas, cook without stirring until edges begin to brown.
- Make a well in the center of rice and add the egg mixture, stirring for 30 seconds, or until soft-scrambled, stirring constantly.
- Stir in mirin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining green onions.
- Makes 4 servings (2 cups per serving)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4609IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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