Ginger fried rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice (leftover works best, or make fresh)
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil, plus more as needed
• 3 pieces bacon, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) slices (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 slice fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 large pasture-raised eggs, beaten with a pinch of sea salt
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. If making rice from scratch: Rinse 1 cup (185 g) white rice several times until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium pot, bring 2 cup (240 ml) water with a pinch of sea salt to a rapid boil over high heat.
3. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat, cover, and cook until fluffy and the water is absorbed (a rice cooker simplifies this step).
4. Heat the sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
5. Add the bacon (if using), garlic, and ginger; cook until tender and fragrant.
6. Add the cooked rice, spreading it evenly into a thick layer; cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Pour the beaten eggs into the rice; stir frequently until the eggs are cooked, about 5 minutes.
8. Add the green onions and cook uncovered for 2 more minutes, until the rice is golden and the eggs and onions are fully cooked.
9. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm.
10. Tip: Add more oil while frying if the rice starts to dry out or stick, to keep it fluffy.
11. Tip: Feel free to add vegetables like carrots, onions, peas, corn, broccoli, or mushrooms.

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