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Breakfast Fried Rice
Emily

Breakfast Fried Rice

A savory breakfast bowl featuring crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and garlic fried rice. A perfect 20-minute meal for using up leftovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Asian American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked white rice cold, day-old is best
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  2. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot bacon fat. Scramble quickly until just set, then remove from pan and set aside with the bacon.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes until tender.
  5. Add the cold rice. Break up clumps and spread it out in the pan. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to crisp the bottom.
  6. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing to coat the rice evenly.
  7. Return the cooked bacon and eggs to the pan. Toss everything together to warm through.
  8. Garnish with green onion tops and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If using fresh rice, spread it on a tray and freeze for 15 minutes to dry it out before cooking.
  • Add Sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy version.