Char Siu Fried Rice (Chinese BBQ Pork Fried Rice)
Easy char siu fried rice recipe made with Chinese BBQ pork, crisp vegetables, and pantry sauces. Way better than takeout!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp oil
- 1½ cup cooked jasmine rice
- 8 oz char siu pork
- ¼ cup carrot (diced)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp pork seasoning powder (Knorr or Rosdee brand)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 green onions (finely chopped, garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant.
- 2
Toss in the onion and carrot. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, until the onion softens and the carrot is slightly tender.
- 3
Add cold, cooked rice. Break apart any clumps and stir to combine well with the aromatics.
- 4
Push the rice to one side of the pan. Crack the egg into the empty space.
- 5
Let the egg cook for a few seconds, then scramble and mix it evenly into the rice.
- 6
Season with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and pork bouillon powder. Stir-fry until everything is evenly coated and lightly browned.
- 7
Add the sliced char siu. Stir-fry briefly to heat through.
- 8
Add chopped green onions. Give everything a final toss and serve hot.