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

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

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• Frozen Peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Cooked Long Grain Rice
• Eggs
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease (reserved)
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon accent seasoning (optional)
• Black Pepper
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce

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.