Fried Rice I

Description

The best homemade fried rice you can make! The bacon may be non-traditional, but it adds a little extra CRUNCH. Great with chicken or beef.

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 ⅔ cups water
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • ¼ pound bacon, cut into strips
  • ⅛ cup soy sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan
  2. bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat
  3. cover
  4. and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile
  5. season eggs with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in small frying pan. Pour in eggs. Coat the bottom of the pan evenly with eggs; cook for about 3 minutes. Flip eggs
  7. cook 1 minute more
  8. and transfer them to a cool surface. Let cool
  9. then cut into thin slices. Set aside.
  10. Place bacon in a large
  11. deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain
  12. crumble
  13. and set aside.
  14. Spoon remaining 2 teaspoons oil into the skillet with the bacon fat. Stir in cooked rice; break up any clumps and toss to coat with oil. Stir in bacon
  15. soy sauce
  16. peas
  17. eggs
  18. and green onions. Stir and cook until heated through
  19. approximately 3 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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