published Mar 01, 2023, updated Jul 30, 2024 If you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your weekday rotation, pork fried rice is the perfect dish. It’s quick and simple to prepare, not to mention healthy, and it’s always delicious! While takeout versions of this restaurant favorite are often heavy on the rice without much protein or vegetables, my recipe piles on the good stuff giving you a heartier meal that’s full of nutrients. And the best part of making this yourself is adjusting the amount of each ingredient as much as you like! Make the most of your leftovers by using day-old rice, chicken or pork from yesterday’s dinner, and any vegetables you have on hand. Frying everything up to an excellent crisp and adding amazing layers of flavor with the sweet and spicy sauce will transform your leftovers into an entirely new meal. Try this easy and tasty Chinese bbq pork or honey chicken for dinner and use the leftovers in your fried rice! My Szechuan pork and eggplant stir fry is another quick meal full of savory Asian flavors. 5. Add Sauce. Add the prepared sauce to your wok, then evenly coat the rice by continually scooping and stirring rice with the sauce.
Jasmine Rice – Basmati rice is an excellent substitute for this recipe, but any long grain rice will work: even brown rice! Vegetable Oil – Peanut oil can be used in place of vegetable oil because they both have a high heat index. Avoid using olive oil or butter. Shaoxing Wine – This dry Chinese wine is an essential ingredient for pork fried rice, but dry sherry or a dry white wine are other suitable options. Rice Vinegar – The sweet and sour blend of this vinegar is ideal when paired with the rest of the ingredients here. Apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar are great substitutes. Chinese Five Spice – An aromatic spice blend of cinnamon, fennel, cloves, anise, and peppercorns. Easily mix up your own with my Chinese five spice blend recipe. Yellow Onion – For a milder onion flavor, try shallots or scallions instead of a yellow onion. However, scallions will burn more quickly so keep an eye on these if using for more than a garnish. Chinese BBQ Pork – This Chinese bbq pork recipe is full of flavor, but other pork variations will work as well as Smoked Boneless Cooked Ham from the deli section of your market. You could also use other proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or even tofu. Frozen Peas – Easy and a little sweet, peas add a tasty bite to each forkful of pork fried rice. Red pepper, zucchini, or your favorite veggie can be added or used in place of peas.
- Mix & Serve. Mix in peas, green onions, and scrambled eggs. Stir together for a minute or two until everything is evenly combined and heated through. Serve immediately. Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
