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This Breakfast Fried Rice is super simple to make, with just a few ingredients. It's incredibly delicious and on the table in 15 minutes, perfect for an easy breakfast!
Any time I make rice, I almost double it for recipes just like this. Having leftover rice in the fridge is just perfect for making this Breakfast Fried Rice.
It's also great for making this Chinese Fried Rice or this Kimchi Fried Rice - and just amazing with spam and eggs!
And seriously, you definitely do not just have to eat this for breakfast. This rice is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Add some extra veggies or meats in to make an even heartier meal if you'd like!
Taking less than 15 minutes, this really is the perfect quick and easy breakfast to make on weekends or weekdays.
I'm a pretty big fan of Asian inspired breakfasts, kinda these Asian style Crispy Hash Browns, or this Thai Green Curry Shrimp & Grits.
Ingredients
Day old cooked white or brown rice work best for this recipe. If you don't have leftover rice, learn how to make the perfect pot of rice.
I prefer to use thick cut bacon for the slightly chewy texture when cooked. You can also use this sous vide bacon for ultra melt-in-your-mouth results!
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Step By Step Instructions
For the easiest, no mess results, cook your bacon in the oven. I recommend placing it on a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet and cooking it for 20-30 minutes in a 400F oven. The time will depend on the thickness of the bacon.
Once your bacon is cooked, cut or crumble it into bite sized pieces for the rice.
Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Heat a wok or a large non-stick skillet (preferably with high sides) over medium heat. Add the bacon grease (or oil) and heat for 10-20 seconds.
Add the eggs and cook (scrambling) until they are about halfway cooked (they should still be slightly runny).
Increase heat to medium high and add the rice, bacon and green onions. Mix to combine and cook for about 2 minutes.
Quickly stir in the pepper and soy sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Expert Tips and Variations
- Using day old or fully cooled (refrigerated) rice provides the best results.
- Add chili oil or sriracha for some extra spice;
- Add in any vegetables you'd like such as diced peppers, peas, carrots, broccoli or onions. Add the vegetables in and stir fry them for 1-2 minutes before adding the rice.
- You can also add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, tofu or sausage for a heartier meal. Stir fry the meat until cooked through and caramelized on the edges BEFORE you add the rice.
- Substitute brown ice, cauliflower rice, or jasmine rice for the white rice.
- Serve it with a few slices of fresh avocado.
Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Recipe
Breakfast Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups left over white rice cooked
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- For the easiest, no mess results, cook your bacon in the oven. I recommend placing it on a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet and cooking it for 20-30 minutes in a 400F oven. The time will depend on the thickness of the bacon.
- Once your bacon is cooked, cut or crumble it into bite sized pieces for the rice.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
- Heat a wok or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon grease and heat for 10-20 seconds.
- Add the eggs and cook until they are about halfway cooked (they should still be slightly runny).
- Increase heat to medium high and add the rice, bacon and green onions. Toss to combine and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Quickly stir in the pepper and soy sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Expert Tips:
- Using day old or fully cooled (refrigerated) rice provides the best results.
- Add chili oil or sriracha for some extra spice;
- Add in any vegetables you'd like such as diced peppers, peas, carrots, broccoli or onions. Add the vegetables in and stir fry them for 1-2 minutes before adding the rice.
- You can also add shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, tofu or sausage for a heartier meal. Stir fry the meat until cooked through and caramelized on the edges BEFORE you add the rice.
- Substitute brown ice, cauliflower rice, or jasmine rice for the white rice.
- Serve it with a few slices of fresh avocado.
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Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
What a great twist on fried rice -- and the bacon will definitely get my husband to the table. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Danielle says
Definitely!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This sounds like such a delicious and fulfilling breakfast! Love that it only takes mere minutes and a few ingredients to put together.
Danielle says
Thanks!
Jen says
We love having this for breakfast! So hearty and delicious! Making extra rice the night before is always a good sign that we'll wake up to eating this. Great motivation to getting the kids out of bed!
Danielle says
Totally!!
Sisley White says
This was so easy! A great recipe I can't wait to create again and again.
Danielle says
So glad you liked it!
Charla says
I'm certainly no stranger to consuming rice for breakfast so this recipe doesn't phase me at all. Rather I would double up on eating this for breakfast and dinner. It's a great batch recipe, thanks for sharing Danielle.
Danielle says
You're welcome Charla!
layla says
Great Christmas morning dish!