Delicious Bacon Spinach Fried Rice Even Picky Eaters Will Love
Getting Kids to Eat Their Greens! Bacon Spinach Fried Rice Recipe
Introducing a special fried rice recipe that even kids who dislike spinach can enjoy without any fuss. Enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal with the savory combination of bacon and fresh spinach!
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 bunch Spinach (approx. 150g)
- 4 slices thick-cut Bacon
- 1 fresh Egg
Seasoning & Garnish
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt or Soy Sauce (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt or Soy Sauce (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the spinach thoroughly and trim off any tough stems. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 1 minute, then immediately rinse under cold water. This helps preserve the vibrant green color and a crisp texture.
Step 2
Drain the blanched spinach well. You can use a colander or gently squeeze out the excess water by hand.
Step 3
Once the water is removed, finely chop the spinach. Chopping it into small, manageable pieces will make it easier for children to eat.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach with 1 tsp sesame oil, 0.5 tsp minced garlic, 0.5 tsp salt (or soy sauce), and a pinch of sesame seeds if desired. Gently mix everything together. The garlic helps to cut through any potential gaminess of the spinach, enhancing the overall flavor.
Step 5
Place the warm cooked rice into a wide bowl.
Step 6
Add the seasoned spinach to the rice and mix gently until well combined. Ensure the spinach is evenly distributed throughout the rice.
Step 7
Heat 1 tbsp of perilla oil or cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and rice mixture and stir-fry until the rice grains become fluffy and slightly chewy. Avoid overcooking.
Step 8
In a separate pan, lightly oil and cook the 4 slices of bacon until golden brown and crispy. The rendered bacon fat will add a wonderful depth of flavor to the fried rice.
Step 9
Prepare the egg as a sunny-side-up fried egg. Be careful not to break the yolk, as it will be mixed into the rice for a creamy texture. Cook until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
Step 10
Pack the fried rice firmly into a rice bowl, pressing down to create a compact shape.
Step 11
Invert the filled rice bowl onto a serving plate to create a neat mound of rice.
Step 12
Carefully lift the rice bowl away.
Step 13
Gently place the sunny-side-up egg on top of the rice mound.
Step 14
Finally, arrange the crispy bacon pieces over the egg and rice. Break the runny yolk and mix it all together for a fantastic taste experience. This dish is a guaranteed hit with kids!
