Want more Asian all-in-one dishes? Of course you do! Try these out this week: Teriyaki Steak Stir Fry, Mango Chicken Stir Fry, and Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry.
Recipe Ingredients
From using ground pork to pineapple, eggs and frozen veggies, this dish is a can’t-miss! Ground pork — I think ground pork really makes this dish. It’s nice and savory, yet has a mild flavor on its own, and that’s what you want because there are so many flavors in this fried rice recipe, you don’t want to pick a meat that would overpower the other yummy flavors. Pineapple — Sweet, but not too sweet once it’s cooked, adding pineapple chunks is really just that perfect ingredient you didn’t know you needed in your fried rice but now you might never be able to do without it. Frozen vegetables — Apply shortcuts when cooking whenever possible by using some frozen ingredients. In this case, frozen peas and carrots taste great once cooked, no loss of taste or texture at all. Using frozen veggies saves time and money! Eggs — You just can’t make fried rice without a couple eggs in there! I give you instructions on how to cook the eggs right alongside the rest of the ingredients. Easier to incorporate that way, and less clean up. Win-win!
Here’s How you Make it
What Gives Fried Rice its Flavor?
A lot of the flavor in fried rice comes from the oil you use to “fry” it in. I prefer to use sesame oil because it has a nice nutty, yet neutral flavor, which means that it can absorb all the other flavorings like garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce.
What Makes Fried Rice Unhealthy?
So it’s no secret that fried rice is generally not the healthiest of Asian takeout meals. But not this one! The secret is to make it yourself so that you can control the amount of oil in your dish. (That’s where a lot of the unhealthy fats come from.) You’ll only be using ¼ cup of sesame oil over the entire dish (for a total of 8 servings), which isn’t a lot at all. I make up for the lack of oil by piling on the flavor and vegetables. You won’t believe it’s not takeout honestly!
Expert Tips
The more soy sauce you use, the darker (and saltier) your fried rice will be. Even if you love soy sauce, use only the recommended ⅓ cup to start, and flavor later if you really think you need more. You could also use the low sodium soy sauce for a less salty flavor as well. Some cooks swear by using “old” (leftover) rice in fried rice rather than using rice that’s just been cooked. I haven’t found a difference in using either but if you want to be more authentic, cook the rice a day or two before using. Break it up in the dish as you stir if it is too clumpy. It’s best to prep your veggies ahead of time and have your spices, sauces, eggs, and all other ingredients ready to go. That way you won’t overcook any ingredients and pulling this dish together will be a breeze!
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