15-Minute Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
divided
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cold cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
- 1
Dice 1 small yellow onion.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 large eggs and gently scramble with a rubber spatula until just softly set, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, 8 ounces ground pork, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until the pork is cooked through and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and let heat for a few seconds. Add 2 cups cold cooked rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, and stir-fry until the rice is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the eggs to the pan. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
15-Minute Pork Fried Rice
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About this Recipe
Craving a lightning-fast, incredibly satisfying meal that tastes just like your favorite takeout? This 15-Minute Pork Fried Rice delivers on its promise, bringing classic flavors to your kitchen in record time. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need a delicious dinner on the table without fuss.
Why This Recipe Works So Fast
The magic behind this speedy stir-fry lies in its clever design. By utilizing cold cooked rice, you bypass the sticky, mushy pitfalls often associated with fresh rice, ensuring each grain is separate and ready to absorb flavor. Combined with quick-cooking ground pork and frozen peas and carrots, the entire dish comes together in just 10 minutes of cooking, following a mere 5 minutes of prep.
What you can expect from this 15-Minute Pork Fried Rice is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Each bite offers savory ground pork, fluffy scrambled egg, and tender-crisp peas and carrots, all enveloped in a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring soy sauce and aromatic toasted sesame oil. It’s a wonderfully balanced dish that feels both comforting and surprisingly light, with that unmistakable fried rice aroma filling your kitchen.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to adapt to your pantry or dietary needs. You can easily swap the ground pork for ground chicken, turkey, or even cubed firm tofu for a vegetarian option. Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like diced bell peppers, broccoli florets, or corn. If you need a gluten-free version, simply ensure you're using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
Serve this quick and easy fried rice as a complete meal on its own, perhaps garnished with some sliced green onions for a fresh touch. It’s ideal for a no-fuss weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch, or even as a flavorful side dish to other Asian-inspired meals.