Sides
Sweet & Salty Bacon Fried Rice
Makes 4 servings
Sweet & Salty Bacon Fried Rice
Makes 4 servings
You’ll think twice about ordering after trying this simple Asian takeout go-to. Candied bacon makes it irresistible!
Nutritional information per serving:Calories 306 (42% from fat)
carb. 32g
pro. 11g
fat 14g sat. fat 2g
chol. 103mg
sod. 605mg
calc. 34mg
fiber 2g
carb. 32g
pro. 11g
fat 14g sat. fat 2g
chol. 103mg
sod. 605mg
calc. 34mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
- 1cup cauliflower, broken into ½-inch florets
- ½cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for serving
- 2teaspoons grated garlic
- 1tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- ½cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2cups cooked rice, cold
- 2large eggs
- 2tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4slices candied bacon, crumbled (see following recipe)
- Asian hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving
2tablespoons canola oil, divided
Preparation
- 1 . Combine the cauliflower, green onions, garlic and ginger with 1 tablespoon of canola oil and spread onto the Baking/Drip Pan. AirFry in the upper position with the temperature set to 400°F. AirFry for 5 minutes. Remove the pan and mix in the peas; return to oven for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer mix- ture to a serving bowl.
- 2 . Add rice to the pan and mix with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Create a well in the center of the pan. Crack the eggs into the well and mix with a fork. Put the pan in the upper position and AirFry for 5 minutes at 400°F, until the eggs are set and the rice is just starting to get crispy. Break the eggs up into pieces with a fork and add to the serving bowl alongwith the rice.
- 3 . Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and sugar and pour over rice mixture. Add candied bacon and toss thoroughly. Serve immediately with green onions, lime wedges and your favorite Asian hot sauce.
