Pork Fried Rice
This Chinese roast pork fried rice is easy to make and takes only 15 minutes. Stir fried with char siu, it looks just like classic takeout but tastes even better! Pair it sesame chicken or Mongolian beef to complete the meal or serve with bok choy with oyster sauce to keep it light.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably long grain and a day old)
- 4 ounces Chinese BBQ roast pork (small diced (also known as char siu; homemade or store-bought))
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ¼ large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons frozen peas and carrots (thawed (you can use fresh peas and diced carrots too))
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine ((optional but highly recommended))
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil ((optional))
- 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced (optional))
- Oil (as needed for cooking (any neutral oil))
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice:Break apart the rice by gently rubbing it between your hands. You can do this with gloves on or in a resealable bag. Set aside once done.
- 2
Make the pork fried rice:In a wok or large pan over medium high heat, add about 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced Chinese roast pork and stir fry briefly to heat up the pork, about 10 to 15 seconds.
- 3
Then, add the diced onion and peas and carrots. Stir fry for another 10 to 15 seconds or until the onions just turn translucent. Push the pork and veggies to one side of the wok or pan.*If possible, offset the wok/pan so that the pork and veggies can be off the heat once you've push them aside. This will help the roast pork from burning, as it contains a bit of sugar.*
- 4
If needed, add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to the empty side of the pan. Once the oil is hot, pour the beaten egg into the oil. Scramble the eggs until just cooked and mix in the pork and vegetables.
- 5
Add the prepared white rice and stir fry for a few seconds to combine everything. Drizzle the Shaoxing rice wine around the pan and stir fry for about 15 to 30 seconds or until the rice is fragrant and the alcohol is cooked off.
- 6
Season the pork fried rice with soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir fry and toss everything until evenly combined and the fried rice is even in color.
- 7
Finish by adding sesame oil (if desired) and sliced green onions. Stir fry the fried rice for a few more seconds.
- 8
Serve and enjoy the pork fried rice while it's hot, and garnish with more sliced green onion if you wish.