Description
Korean-inspired Breakfast Fried Rice delivers morning comfort with a spicy twist, combining crispy bacon, runny eggs, and zesty kimchi for a flavor-packed start to your day. Hearty and satisfying, this dish promises to elevate weekend brunch with bold, irresistible tastes.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (or ½ cup cooked sausage, crumbled)
- 2 eggs, beaten
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup spinach (or kale), chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic, minced)
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium flame, rendering bacon until golden and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate, preserving approximately one tablespoon of rendered fat within the pan.
- Introduce diced bell peppers and onions into the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and slightly softened, developing a gentle caramelization.
- Maneuver the vegetables to one side of the skillet, creating a clear space for egg preparation. Pour beaten eggs into the empty area and gently scramble until thoroughly cooked and fluffy.
- Integrate the pre-cooked rice into the skillet, combining all elements with a deliberate stirring motion. Drizzle soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper across the mixture, incorporating red pepper flakes for additional warmth.
- Continue stir-frying the rice medley for several minutes, ensuring each grain becomes evenly heated and absorbs the aromatic seasonings.
- Reintroduce the crispy bacon pieces into the skillet, followed by delicate spinach leaves and freshly chopped green onions. Gently fold the ingredients together, allowing the spinach to slightly wilt.
- Remove the skillet from heat, permitting the residual warmth to complete the final melding of flavors. Transfer the breakfast fried rice to serving plates, presenting a vibrant and satisfying morning meal.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of bacon for unique flavor profiles, like smoked or maple-cured varieties to add depth to the breakfast fried rice.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly version that maintains the dish’s delicious essence.
- Enhance protein content by adding leftover grilled chicken or tofu as alternative meat options for vegetarian preferences.
- Maximize flavor by using day-old cold rice, which prevents the grains from becoming mushy and ensures a perfect crispy texture during stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg