Fried Rice with crispy bacon and fluffy eggs is better than take out and so easy to make! Why go out when you can have the best fried rice right at home! Just like Chinese take out fried rice. Perfect for when you have leftover rice OR make it quick from scratch with a few tricks!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: fried rice
Servings: 6people (as sides)
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Karina
Ingredients
4ounces(125 g) bacon,diced
4large eggswhisked
2tablespoonspeanut oil, divided(or olive oil)
2medium carrotsdiced
1oniondiced
4clovesgarlicminced
1cupfrozen peasthawed
4cupscooked and chilled rice(white or brown rice)
3tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
1tablespoonsoyster sauce
1tablespoonbutter
2teaspoonssesame oil
1teaspoonhoisin sauce
Sliced green onions for garnishif desired
Instructions
Fry bacon in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate with paper towel. Set aside.
Wipe pan over with a paper towel and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Transfer to the plate with bacon and keep warm.
Heat remaining oil in the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add in the cold rice and peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until the rice begins to soften.
Add the eggs back into the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, butter, sesame oil and hoisin sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to melt butter and heat the sauce through the rice.
Garnish with green onions and serve.ENJOY!
Notes
Originally published March 26, 2018. Post updated with video.