Bacon Fried Rice
Serves: 3
Irma Bergnaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
49
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Jasmine Rice1 tsp
Sesame Oil1 large
Yellow Onion (small dice)6 cloves
Garlic (minced)1.5 tsps
Kosher Salt2 medium
Carrot (shredded)1 cup
Pineapple (diced fresh)3 tbsps
Light Soy Sauce3 tbsps
Rice Wine VinegarDirections:
1
Add the rice to a medium saucepan and cover with water
2
Swish the rice with your fingers and then strain through a fine-mesh strainer
3
Repeat the process 2 more times
4
Place the washed rice back into the saucepan and add 1 1/2 cups water
5
Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and cook over medium-low heat until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes
6
Remove from the heat and keep covered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes
7
(If using a rice cooker, follow the manufacturers' instructions
8
) Fluff the rice with a fork, transfer to a tray and allow to cool in the refrigerator until the rice is no longer sticky, about 2 hours
9
In a large skillet or wok, cook the bacon over high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes
10
Remove the cooked bacon and reserve about 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet
11
Reserve the remaining bacon fat for another use
12
Return the skillet to high heat and add the sesame oil
13
Add the onions, garlic and ginger
14
Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/8 teaspoon pepper and stir until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes
15
Add the carrots, pineapple and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/8 teaspoon pepper
16
Continue stirring until the pineapple and carrots are cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes
17
Add the sake, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar and continue stirring
18
Add the cooled rice and reserved bacon and continue stirring
19
If necessary, add a touch more bacon fat or oil to the pan to avoid sticking
20
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
21
Transfer the fried rice to serving bowls and garnish with the scallions, cilantro and a sunny-side up egg on top