Bacon Garlic Fried Rice Recipe

This addictive Bacon Garlic Fried Rice recipe is a family favorite, possibly a unique fusion of Filipino and Southern US flavors! It's unbelievably delicious, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe assumes you have leftover rice, but we'll show you how to prep it if you don't. Get ready for the most flavorful fried rice you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 298.9 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.1 (14 Reviews)
Bacon Garlic Fried Rice

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Bacon Garlic Fried Rice

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • Cooked Long Grain Rice
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Frozen Peas And Carrots
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Salt

How to Make Bacon Garlic Fried Rice

  1. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a baking sheet to cool completely. This prevents the rice from becoming mushy.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add cooked rice to the skillet and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry to combine.
  6. Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet along with the green onions. Stir-fry until heated through.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness or sesame oil for richness.
  8. Serve immediately and garnish with extra green onions, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

23g

Carbs

10g