Pork Fried Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Pork Fried Rice Recipe
Description
Pork Fried Rice Recipe starts with well-cooked ground pork that forms a savory base for this dish. The cooked white rice is stir-fried with sesame oil, onion, and seasonings like garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes to create layers of flavor. Frozen peas and carrots along with pineapple chunks are added towards the end for a sweet and fresh contrast. Scrambled eggs are gently cooked in the pan and folded in, providing a tender texture and richness. Chopped green onions finish the dish, adding a subtle sharpness.
The cooking method involves cooking ingredients mostly in one skillet, allowing flavors to meld and the rice to take on a slightly toasted characteristic. This fried rice offers a combination of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy notes, with tender vegetables and a balance between meatiness and freshness.
Serve this Pork Fried Rice as a main course for lunch or dinner, or alongside other Asian-inspired dishes. Its hearty and balanced profile makes it suitable for a family meal or as a quick dinner option.
For more heat, consider adding extra crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha as suggested in the notes. Using leftover cooked rice, preferably chilled, ensures better texture in the frying process. Stir continuously to avoid sticking or burning and to evenly heat all ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cups white rice cooked
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- ½ white onion diced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 1 cup carrot frozen
- 6 green onions chopped
- 3 egg whisked
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned all over being sure to break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon or a spatula as it cooks. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add oil and onions and saute for 1-2 minutes til tender.
- Stir in rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until rice is browned.
- Stir in carrots and peas and pineapple for 2-3 minutes til heated through.
- Gently push the contents of the pan to one side to make room to cook the eggs. Add whisked eggs to empty portion of the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes til cooked. Stir into the rice.
- Stir in green onions and cooked pork and serve.
Notes
- Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce to increase spiciness according to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1874IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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