Pork Fried Rice (30 Minutes)

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Pork fried rice is a classic Asian dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s a great way to use up leftover rice (takeout anyone?) and can be made in just 30 minutes or less. This savory and delicious dish is packed with protein and veggies and can be easily customized. Let’s begin!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked white rice (cold)
  • 1/2 pound pork loin, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup bell peppers, peas or carrots (or all three)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish if desired

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Add the bell peppers, peas, and/or carrots and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the veggies are heated through.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is heated through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the rice mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until they are scrambled and cooked through.
  7. Stir the scrambled eggs into the rice mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  8. Serve the pork fried rice hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

The customizations you can make with this meal are infinite. I’ll throw in whatever extra veggies I have in the fridge, plus you can always swap in chicken, beef, or tofu if desired. If white rice isn’t your thing, you can use brown rice or cauliflower rice if desired (just make sure that whatever rice you use is cooked and cold). Enjoy!

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