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Bacon Fried Rice With A Side Of Tomatoes In Fish Sauce Recipe

A delightful Filipino-inspired breakfast or brunch recipe! This savory bacon fried rice, bursting with flavor from soy sauce and accent seasoning, is perfectly complemented by a vibrant side of tomatoes tossed in a tangy fish sauce dressing. A quick and easy meal perfect for busy mornings, featuring crispy bacon and fluffy rice.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 244.4 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Fried Rice With A Side Of Tomatoes In Fish Sauce

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups cooked day-old rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Butter (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • 4 slices bacon, 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 slices spam (optional, per serving)
  • 2 slices smoked milkfish (optional, per serving)

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How to Make Bacon Fried Rice With A Side Of Tomatoes In Fish Sauce

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 1/4 cup chopped onion in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan. Whisk 2 large eggs in a bowl and pour into the pan. Scramble until cooked through.
  4. Add 3 cups cooked day-old rice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon accent seasoning (optional), and a pinch of black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and heat through.
  5. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated and well combined.
  6. **For the Tomato-Fish Sauce Side:**
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Gently toss to coat.
  8. Serve the bacon fried rice immediately, topped with the tomato-fish sauce and optionally, 2 slices of spam or smoked milkfish per serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Cuisine Preparation Asian Filipino