Bacon Fried Rice + New issue of Food in the Time of Quarantine

 

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Admittedly, this dish is a little decadent. We usually eat it no more than once per week. On one hand it is a bit rich, but on the other it is quick, easy and wow is it delicious! It’s also extremely budget friendly. I buy bacon in bulk for my family, then chop it and freeze it in recipe sized portions and I use a frozen diced carrot and pea mix, so it’s possible to mostly make this meal from the freezer and pantry.  Bacon fried rice is versatile: you can use any kind of rice and this is a great dish to use up any veggies you have lying around.

If your kids are picky they will probably still agree on this. Mine are and they will always eat bacon fried rice. So schedule this one in on a particularly hectic night and enjoy.

Bacon Fried Rice

Serves 6

3 cups cooked rice

1/2 yellow onion

2/3 cup diced carrot & pea frozen mix*

4 slices bacon, chopped

4 extra large eggs

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon soy sauce, divided (see method)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method: 

In a wok or heavy bottomed pan, cook bacon until crisp and fat has fully rendered. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain off all but three tablespoons of the bacon fat. Return pan to the heat and add onions. If you’re using fresh carrots add them as well. Cook over heat until tender and beginning to brown.Drizzle sesame oil, and add in ginger and garlic. Cook for one minute, stirring often. Toss in frozen peas and carrot mix. If you’re using fresh carrots, toss in frozen peas at this stage. Add rice, 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce. Mix and then add eggs, bacon and remaining soy sauce. Mix thoroughly and stir frequently until the eggs have been fully cooked. Best served fresh and hot.

*Or 1/3 cup chopped carrots and 1/3 cup frozen or canned peas