Description
A quick and delicious meal using leftover rice, bacon, and pantry staples for an authentic Chinese-style taste.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups day-old jasmine rice (Use cold rice to prevent mushiness.)
- 4 slices thick cut or streaky bacon (Choose based on desired texture.)
- 2 eggs (Whisked or fried separately.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (Use fresh if possible.)
- 1 inch ginger, minced (Use fresh for best flavor.)
- 2 scallions green onions, chopped (For garnish and added flavor.)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (Use a good quality soy sauce.)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (For flavor depth.)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (Added at the end for aroma.)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (Use sparingly for flavor.)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, snap peas, or cabbage) (Optional, adjust to taste.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start with a cold pan. Add chopped bacon and turn the heat to medium. Cook until crisp, then remove bacon and leave some fat in the pan.
- Add garlic and ginger for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
- If using, toss in your mixed vegetables and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
Cooking
- Push everything to the side, add eggs, and scramble to your desired texture.
- Add in cold rice, breaking it up with a spatula. Increase heat and let it sit for a few seconds for crispy bits.
- Mix soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl, then pour over the rice. Toss, add back the bacon, and finish with green onions, sesame oil, and white pepper.
Notes
Keep the rice cold, use high heat while cooking, and adjust sauce quantity to taste to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese