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char siu fried rice

Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Fried Rice

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Transform leftover rice and Char Siu into a quick, flavorful meal with this easy Char Siu Fried Rice recipe! Packed with sweet and savory Chinese BBQ pork, vibrant veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice; it's just like dining at your favorite Chinese restaurant!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil (divided)
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 cup frozen vegetable mix (peas, carrots and corn) (no need to thaw)
  • 1 cup char siu diced or sliced thinly
  • 4 cups cooked rice cold, day-old rice for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground white pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅓ chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Once it starts to smoke lightly, pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs. Let them sit for 30 seconds, then gently scramble. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the remaining cooking oil (2 tablespoon) to the wok, then stir-fry the diced onion and frozen vegetables until the onion turns translucent and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Add the Char Siu and stir well to combine. Let it heat through.
  • Add the cold, day-old rice, breaking up any clumps before adding it to the wok.
  • Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, then season with salt and ground white pepper.
  • Drizzle in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped scallions over the rice. Give it a final stir and serve hot.

Notes

Tip: After removing the rice from the fridge, wet your fingers and gently break apart any clumps before adding it to the wok. The moisture helps prevent the rice from sticking to your hands and makes it easier to stir-fry evenly.
No leftover rice? Spread freshly cooked rice out on a tray to cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using.
Make it gluten-free: Use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce, and be sure your Char Siu doesn’t contain wheat-based sauces.
Want a shortcut? Store-bought Char Siu works just fine. Just slice it thin so it heats quickly in the wok.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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