Flavorful Bacon Garlic Fried Rice: A Simple Yet Delicious Meal Recipe
Delicious Bacon Fried Rice at Home, Bacon Garlic Fried Rice Golden Recipe
When you’re wondering what to cook, try making a satisfying meal of Bacon Garlic Fried Rice, a delightful combination of savory bacon and aromatic garlic! The fantastic harmony of salty bacon and fragrant garlic is truly a ‘rice thief’—it makes you want to eat more rice. This nutritious fried rice allows you to consume meat and vegetables evenly with your rice. It’s perfect for a busy weekday lunch, a meal for one, or even a weekend meal with the kids. By making a generous batch in advance and freezing it, you can enjoy a delicious meal anytime with ease.
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 servings warm cooked rice
- 200g thick-cut bacon
- 10 cloves whole garlic
- 1/2 stalk green onion
Seasonings & Aromatics
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
Optional Additions
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
Optional Additions
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the whole garlic cloves and finely mince the green onion. Slicing the garlic thinly helps maximize its aroma.
Step 2
The bacon used in this recipe is thick-cut, which provides a pleasant chewy texture. Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces using scissors or a knife, according to your preference. Cutting them into 1-2 cm lengths is convenient for stir-frying.
Step 3
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over low heat. Add the sliced garlic and minced green onion, and sauté slowly until fragrant. Once the aromatic scent of garlic and onion rises, add the prepared bacon and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry them together until the bacon is golden brown.
Step 4
When the garlic turns a appetizing golden yellow and the bacon has released its delicious rendered fat, push the sautéed garlic, green onion, and bacon slightly to the sides of the pan. This creates space to cook the sauce.
Step 5
Pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce into the empty space in the pan. Keep the heat on low and let the sauces bubble and become fragrant for a moment.
Step 6
Once the soy sauce and oyster sauce begin to simmer, gently stir the bacon, garlic, and green onion that were pushed to the side. Mix them thoroughly with the sauces so that the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Now, add the 3-4 servings of warm cooked rice to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat until the rice is fluffy and separated, not clumped. It’s important to stir-fry until each grain of rice is coated with the delicious sauce. Transfer the finished Bacon Garlic Fried Rice to a serving bowl. For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper or some toasted sesame seeds, as desired.
