Breakfast Fried Rice.
It’s always a good day when it starts with an egg.
Can never get enough. Never ever ever. Are you more of a breakfast for breakfast person or a breakfast for dinner person? I’m a breakfast for everything person.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t so super sad that the weekend is over. And it’s not to be completely cliché and all “oh booooo Monday” but it’s REAL because my brother’s wedding weekend is over and I can’t believe it. It went so fast. We all waited the entire year for the wild event (yessss I’ll tell you more soon) and now it’s done.
I must self soothe with breakfast. This is quite possibly the best way to eat your emotions.
An entire plate of bacon just for youuuuu.
(and me. let’s be real.)
Want to know what inspired me to make breakfast fried rice?
Well. It’s simple.
I couldn’t stop eating fried rice. For breakfast. Like the regular, more commonly known as dinner versions of fried rice. It’s been on our menu every week and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Um, and the best part?
The best BEST part?
The fried rice might be fried in bacon grease.
Yeeeeaaah. Hello lover.
It’s been over three months and we are still riding this fried rice train. The obsession is strong. I don’t know if it’s because the rice variations are SO flavorful and easily packed with whatever is hanging out in the fridge, or if it’s because you can make a boatload of leftovers and eat them all week, or if it’s because it’s just so dang wonderful. Delicious. Good.
In a moment of desperate craving, I have made rice, cooled it slightly and then made a fried rice even though it’s technically better with cooled, slightly dried out rice. I have to say that it really IS better with cooled, slightly dried out rice, but the first option works in a pinch. The pinch being, say… that you have a newborn and reeeeeally need exactly what you want for dinner.
Here’s how I normally do it: I’ve still been doing a few meal prep-y things on Sundays in order to make life easier, mostly snack related and things like cutting up some fruit and veg. I also almost ALWAYS make a batch of brown jasmine rice (trader joe’s brand!) to have on hand – and if we don’t use it for the fried rice, Eddie will eat it for lunch or something.
Then when it comes time for dinner, anything I have in the fridge gets used for the rice. It’s awesome. It’s easy. I make tons and eat it constantly.
You can do it too! Let’s do it together. Breakfast for dinner always.
Breakfast Fried Brown Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice, preferably leftover from the day before
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 to 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- for serving:
- 2 eggs, cooked as desired
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly snipped chives
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over low heat and add the bacon. Cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain the extra grease. Remove the bacon fat from the skillet, setting it aside in a bowl to use later. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the skillet and heat it over medium-low heat.
- Add in the eggs and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the eggs are just scrambled. Remove them and set aside. Pour the remaining bacon fat in the skillet and increase the heat to high. Add in the rice, tossing to coat, then let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up and get golden. Stir, breaking apart any pieces, and repeat for another 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat another 1 or 2 times until the rice is a bit crispy and golden. At this point, taste the rice and if it needs seasoned a bit more, stir in the soy sauce. Add the bacon and eggs back in to the skillet and toss in the green onions. Stir well and let sit over low heat while you cook the eggs for topping.
- Cook eggs as desired and season them with a tough of salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Spoon the rice into a bowl or a plate and add the egg on top along with the sliced avocado. Finish with a sprinkle of chives and EAT!
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78 Comments on “Breakfast Fried Rice.”
I love this blog! Thank you for all these wonderful ideas. Can I ask what your white frying pan is? I’m trying to move away from my nonstick and haven’t seen this one before. Seems to pass the frying an egg test…
Such a great recipe, Jessica! Looks amazing!
Tons of restaurants in Hawaii serve fried rice for breakfast, but I always end up getting French toast or something sweet. Next time, I’m definitely going for the fried rice!
Confession- I’ve always put bacon in my fried rice instead of chicken or pork. I’ve never tried it with avocado, though. Thanks for he inspiration!
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This is probably the best thing I have see today! I WILL be adding this to my food prep menu!
You have totally nailed it, again! I didn’t have the sesame oil but it tasted great even without it. My fiancé was literally shoveling this in his mouth. His hands were just blurs of motion. I couldn’t quite finish my half so he finished it for me, it was the perfect amount for us!
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So where does the sesame oil come into play?
Wondering the same thing as the previous comment….when do you use the sesame oil? It doesnt say in the directions.
Thnx!
Made this last night and even tho I had sesame oil, I didnt use it.
This was THE BOMB!!! My boys loved it! Will def be making it again
Just made this and the whole family including kids ages 3-18 loved it. I thought I had soy sauce but alas, I did not. It was still good seasoned with salt and pepper. The kids said it was like Chipotle breakfast bowls. Next time soy sauce.
Yummy and healthy breakfast Recipe, Love to try It !!
I didn’t have sesame oil, but even without it, this is delicious! I can see why it became a must-have!
Can this be done without the sesame oil?
Made this literally just now (minus the sesame oil). IT IS WONDERFUL. Absolutely tasty!!
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Hi I am from the UK and I have consistently been told, and it even says it on the packets not to reheat. Is it therefore safe to make this with cauliflower rice cooked the evening before and kept in the fridge overnight??
Cheers
These look so good! I love how easy they are to make – and, of course, that they are healthy!
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I Love Fried Rice. thanks for sharing the delicious and tasty recipe.
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Love this fried rice recipe for breakfast!
I used a fresh chicken sausage in place of the bacon, and this recipe was so delicious. Great healthy start to my day!