Easy Pork Fried Rice
Easy Pork Fried Rice is a delightful dish that brings together tender pork, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy fried rice in a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make meal is not only satisfying but also customizable with your favorite ingredients. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Slice pork and chop vegetables.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced pork and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté onions and carrots for about 2 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and stir-fry for another minute.
- Incorporate day-old rice; break clumps while stirring. Fry for about 5 minutes.
- Return cooked pork to the skillet along with soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 56mg