This Bacon Fried Rice is so tasty and easy to make too! Bacon adds a delicious aroma to the fried rice. This dish consists of bacon, mixed vegetables, eggs, garlic, rice, soy sauce and more!

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Bacon Fried Rice Ingredients

Here are some notes and tips on the various ingredients:

Bacon

Ok, obviously the star ingredient is the bacon. I use regular bacon but if you prefer turkey bacon or Canadian bacon you can use that too. I will say regular bacon is so much more flavorful though.

Soy Sauce

Light soy sauce (aka 生抽, sheng chou) is the one I use in this dish. It’s used to enhance the flavors! This kind of soy sauce is often used in stir fry sauces, marinades, dipping sauces and more.

If you’re not sure what kind of soy sauce you have, this is probably it as it is the most common type of soy sauce. Also, if you ever see a recipe that says ‘soy sauce’ and doesn’t specify what kind, this is most likely it. To learn more about other soy sauces, check out my post on Chinese condiments here.

Oyster Sauce

Oyster sauce is actually literally made by cooking oysters! It’s usually made from oyster extracts, sugar, salt and cornstarch. If you think that’s gross because you hate the taste of seafood, for some reason, the fishy seafood taste isn’t actually… noticeable. I legit grew up not realizing that oyster sauce even had seafood in it. The flavor of oyster sauce is sweet and savory.

By the way, I highly recommend vegetarian oyster sauce! I just find it so tasty, as it is made with mushrooms instead, so if you can find that, check that out.

Sesame Oil

There are different sesame oils, and the one for this recipe is light sesame oil (or aka pure sesame oil). This type can be used as a cooking oil, similar to vegetable oil, except of course it gives off a delicious sesame flavor. Light sesame oil has a higher smoke point than dark sesame oil, so it is more suitable for cooking at high heat.

Frozen mixed vegetables

I love that frozen mixed veggies exist because it has made making fried rice so much easier! I recommend a blend with frozen peas, carrots and corn, but almost any blend will work.

And don’t feel like you are limited to frozen mixed veggies either, you can use fresh vegetables as well as long as you cut it in to smaller pieces. The frozen mixed veggies are just an easy option! Sometimes we add sliced fresh mushrooms too.

Eggs

Eggs provide some extra protein to the fried rice dish. If you absolutely love eggs, feel free to use an extra egg in the dish. And on the other hand, if you hate eggs or are allergic to it, you can skip it too.

Garlic and Onions

These two ingredients are used to enhance the flavor of the dish. I know some people don’t like onions, and it is fine to skip this ingredient if you are not a fan of onions.

Cooked Rice

This is a well known Asian cooking fact – the best type of rice to use for fried rice is actually leftover rice from the day before!

When rice is freshly cooked, it is very moist and sticky and it’s also the best time to eat it as is. When you have leftover rice, it’s a lot drier, and gives your fried rice the right texture that is well known in restaurants.

If you don't have any leftover cooked rice, you can cook some rice and then put it in the fridge for about an hour prior to cooking.

Green onions

The Green Onions are there for some flavor but also garnish – so it is optional. I normally chop a lot of green onions and then keep them covered/sealed in the fridge so I can use them on any dishes I want, so it’s not hard for me to have chopped green onions to sprinkle on top.

If you do not have green onions available, you can skip it, I prefer mine with it.

How to make Bacon Fried Rice

First gather your ingredients. You will need:

3-4 slices of bacon
5 crushed garlic, roughly chopped
1 cup frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups of cooked rice
3 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon pepper
1tsp sugar
Salt, to taste
Green onions, chopped (optional)

In a cold large nonstick pan, arrange bacon in a single layer. Turn the skillet to medium heat and allow bacon to cook. Cook the bacon for 4-5 minutes on each side. If you like it extra crispy, you can cook it for -F minutes on each side. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels, keep the bacon grease in the pan. Cut the bacon in to bite size pieces.

On high heat, add garlic, onion, and frozen mixed veggies in to wok or cooking pan, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

With a spatula, move vegetables to one side of the skillet, if the pan is dry go ahead and add a little oil. Then add the beaten eggs to the other side, and stir it to scramble.

Add cooking oil, and then the cooked rice and stir to mix well.

Add bacon back in to cooking pan, along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, pepper, sugar, and salt to taste, and stir fry everything to blend together. Cook for about 3 more minutes or until well mixed.

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top (optional), remove from heat and serve!

Yield: 4 servings

Bacon Fried Rice

Name: Bacon Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3-4 slices of bacon; 5 cloves of garlic, crushed and roughly chopped; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, etc.); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups of cooked rice (preferably day-old); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt, to taste; Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

This Bacon Fried Rice is incredibly tasty and so easy to whip up! The bacon infuses the fried rice with a wonderful aroma. This dish features crispy bacon, a colorful mix of vegetables, fluffy eggs, fragrant garlic, perfectly cooked rice, savory soy sauce, and more!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

3-4 slices of bacon
5 cloves of garlic, crushed and roughly chopped
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups of cooked rice (preferably day-old)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt, to taste
Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Place the bacon in a cold, large nonstick pan in a single layer.
Turn the heat to medium and let the bacon cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and drain it on paper towels. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Once cooled slightly, cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Turn the heat to high. Add the crushed garlic, chopped onion, and frozen mixed vegetables to the wok or cooking pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Using a spatula, push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. If the pan looks dry, add a little extra cooking oil. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the pan and stir to scramble.
Add a little more cooking oil to the pan, if needed. Then, add the cooked rice and stir well to combine it with the vegetables and eggs.
Add the chopped bacon back into the cooking pan, along with the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, sugar, and salt to taste. Stir-fry everything together until well blended. Cook for another 3 minutes or so, until everything is heated through and the flavors have melded.
If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions over the top for garnish.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately!

Notes

Use Cold, Day-Old Rice: This is crucial for achieving that perfect, non-mushy texture. Freshly cooked rice has too much moisture and will steam instead of fry properly. Planning ahead with your rice makes a huge difference.
Don't Skimp on the Bacon Grease: That rendered bacon fat is liquid gold for flavor! It infuses the entire dish with a delicious, smoky richness that you can't replicate with other oils. Use it to sauté your vegetables and eggs for an extra layer of flavor.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 262Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1180mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g

The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.

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