1. Bacon Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients (4 servings):
4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, cold rice)
6 strips bacon, chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, diced
1 cup frozen peas & carrots (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce (or to taste)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a large skillet or wok, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
Push bacon grease to the side and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then remove and set aside with the bacon.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, peas, and carrots until softened.
Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
Return bacon and eggs to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
Season with black pepper and garnish with green onions.
Serve hot as a main or side dish.
Tips:
Best with cold leftover rice (fresh rice can turn mushy).
Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
Swap bacon for ham or spam for a Hawaiian-style twist.
2. Hibachi Fried Rice
Ingredients (4 servings):
4 cups cooked rice (day-old, cold rice works best)
3 tbsp butter (divided)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup frozen peas & carrots (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
Melt another tbsp butter, then sauté onion, garlic, peas, and carrots until softened.
Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until heated through.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Toss well.
Add back scrambled eggs. Stir everything together.
Finish with the last tbsp of butter, melting it into the rice for that signature hibachi richness.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Tips for Authentic Hibachi Flavor:
Use butter + sesame oil together for the signature taste.
Add a splash of teriyaki sauce or drizzle of yum yum sauce when serving.
Pair with hibachi chicken, steak, or shrimp for the full Japanese steakhouse experience.
3. Ground Beef Fried Rice
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