Budget-Friendly Fried Rice

This budget-friendly fried rice comes together in under 20 minutes and costs just $1.84 per serve! It is made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your fridge and pantry and is easily adaptable, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian-Style

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 9

Total Time 19

Servings servings

Calories 537kcal

Author Sally

Cost $1.84 per serve

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 eggs lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic
200 grams bacon diced
1-2 carrots peeled and diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups cooked white rice see notes
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Heat ½ a tablespoon of canola oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and gently scramble them until they’re just set. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of canola oil to the wok and turn up the heat to high. Toss in the garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Add the diced bacon to the wok and cook for a few minutes until starting to brown. Add the diced carrot and frozen peas and continue to cook until the vegetables are soft and the bacon is crispy.
Add the scrambled eggs back into the wok and use a spatula to break up the egg and mix everything together. Add the rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Stir-fry everything together, scraping the bottom of the wok to prevent sticking. Keep stirring until the rice is heated through and starts to brown slightly.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to serving bowls or a plate for sharing.

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Notes

Rice: for the best results to use day old, cooked and cooled rice. If you need to you can use freshly cooked rice, however I do recommend adding it to a sieve and running it under cold water to loosen the grains and prevent them from sticking together. Approx. 2 cups of raw rice yields 4 cups cooked rice.

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