Pork fried rice is a popular dish in many Asian cuisines, especially in Chinese and Indonesian cultures. It is a delicious and simple dish made of cooked rice stir-fried with diced pork, vegetables, and seasonings. The dish is typically made with day-old rice, which is drier and easier to separate than freshly cooked rice, allowing for maximum stir-fry.
The flavors of the dish are enhanced by the addition of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and other spices, creating a savory and aromatic meal. This dish is typically served as a main course or as a side dish to complement other dishes. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice, as well as any other ingredients you may have on hand, making it an economical and convenient meal option.
Pork Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cooked white rice, preferably day-old
- 1 pound of diced pork
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup of diced carrots
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the garlic, onions, carrots, and pork to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
- Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are set and then mix them in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the frozen peas to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir to combine with the other ingredients.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue stir-frying until the rice is hot and evenly mixed with the other ingredients, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the pork fried rice in bowls, garnished with sliced green onions.
Cook Time: This recipe should take approximately 20 minutes to complete, including prep time.
Serving: This recipe makes approximately 4 servings.
Yes, brown rice can be used, but it may not separate as easily as white rice and may take longer to cook.
Yes, you can use chicken, beef, or tofu as a substitute for pork.
Yes, you can use fresh peas instead of frozen, but you may need to increase the cooking time.
Yes, you can add other vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli to the dish to increase its nutritional value and add more flavor.
