Pork Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Pork Fried Rice
Description
This pork fried rice recipe starts by browning seasoned pork tenderloin pieces in vegetable oil. After removing the pork, onions and carrots cook until softened before garlic and ginger add aromatic depth. Scrambled eggs are quickly prepared in the same pan, then combined with the rice, pork, vegetables, and thawed peas. Finishing with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil layers in a savory and slightly nutty flavor.
The use of cooked, preferably cold, long-grain white rice ensures the grains remain separate and firm during stir-frying, preventing clumping or mushiness. The pork is warmed through but remains tender, while vegetables provide subtle sweetness and a gentle bite. Scrambled eggs add a soft texture that ties the ingredients together.
Serve pork fried rice as a standalone meal or alongside other Asian-inspired dishes. It works well for repurposing leftover rice and pork cuts, adapting easily with substitutions like ground pork or other pork cuts. This recipe is flexible for a convenient dinner or lunch.
Choosing long-grain or aromatic varieties like jasmine rice yields better texture. Using chilled rice improves the final fluffiness and allows the creation of crispy bits in the rice. Leftover pork pieces can be chopped smaller to distribute flavor evenly. Season ingredients lightly to balance the soy sauce and maintain savory depth without overpowering.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
- 3/4 pound pork tenderloin cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 carrot peeled, quartered and sliced
- 1/2 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups white rice long grain is preferable, cooked
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium is fine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- Place the pork in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until meat is browned and cooked through. You may need to do this step in batches.
- Remove the pork from the pan. Place it on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan, then stir in the onion and carrots. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until veggies are softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan, and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the eggs are scrambled. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Add the rice, pork, cooked veggies and peas into the pan.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined and warmed through, which will take 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top of the rice mixture, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use long-grain white rice, such as jasmine, for better texture and grain separation.
- Employ chilled cooked rice to prevent mushiness and allow crispy bits to form during cooking.
- Ground pork, pork loin, or leftover cooked pork can substitute pork tenderloin pieces as needed.
- Season pork and vegetables with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance natural flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2855IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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