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Breakfast Fried Rice

Savor Breakfast Fried Rice: Easy, Flavorful, and Fun!

Enjoy a delicious Breakfast Fried Rice that's quick, flexible, and delightful, perfect for using leftover ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked rice day-old yields the best texture and flavor
  • 4 strips bacon can swap with ham or tofu for dietary preferences
Flavor Ingredients
  • 2 scallions chopped use both white and green parts for maximum flavor
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
Protein
  • 2 large eggs scramble for a fluffier texture
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or peanut
Optional Additions
  • 1-2 cups frozen vegetables rinse and pat dry before adding

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat for about 2 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil.
  2. Add 4 strips of bacon and sauté for 5-7 minutes until crispy, reserving some fat in the pan.
  3. Sauté 2 chopped scallions in the bacon fat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Push scallions aside, add 2 eggs, and scramble for 2-3 minutes until cooked.
  5. Mix the cooked eggs with scallions and bacon in the skillet.
  6. Add 4 cups of cold, day-old cooked rice, breaking apart clumps, and stir to combine.
  7. Cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through and crisp.
  8. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce over the mixture, stirring continuously for another 2 minutes.
  9. If using, add 1-2 cups of rinsed frozen vegetables and heat through for 2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat, serve hot, and garnish with scallions or chili crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Don't overcrowd the pan for crispiness.

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