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Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Breakfast Fried Rice recipe featuring crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fragrant green onions. Perfect for turning leftover rice into a satisfying and savory morning meal with a hint of heat from optional hot sauce.

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 4 pieces bacon, diced
  • 3 eggs, scrambled

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Seasoning & Extras

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce (optional), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon (The Crispy Component): In a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it is crispy and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and to render the fat properly.
  2. Drain Excess Fat (The Less-Greasy Secret): Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan, leaving the fat behind to add flavor to the fried rice. You can reserve the leftover fat for other uses or discard it.
  3. Cook the Eggs (The Protein Powerhouse): Lower the heat to medium-low and add the scrambled eggs to the pan. Gently move the eggs with a spatula until fully cooked but still slightly soft, about 2 minutes, to avoid drying them out.
  4. Add Rice and Green Onions (The Flavor and Texture): Add the cooked rice and sliced green onions to the pan. Break up any clumps gently with a spatula and stir frequently to heat through evenly, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Season and Serve (The Final Touch): Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Divide the fried rice between two plates, garnish with hot sauce if you like, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.

Notes

  • Use leftover rice that has been chilled for best texture and easier frying.
  • Adjust the amount of bacon fat used depending on your preference for richness and grease.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable oil or butter for cooking eggs.
  • To add more vegetables, consider tossing in peas, carrots, or bell peppers when adding rice and green onions.
  • Serve with a dash of soy sauce for added umami if desired, though it is not part of the original recipe.

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