Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of bacon and leek fried rice, a delectable dish that marries the smokiness of bacon with the subtle sweetness of leeks, all enveloped in fluffy rice. This culinary delight offers a delightful interplay of textures, with crispy bacon bits, tender leeks, and fluffy rice grains coming together in perfect harmony. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of recipes, ranging from the classic bacon and leek fried rice to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Discover the versatility of this dish as we guide you through simple yet flavorful recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delightful culinary adventure.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BACON AND EGG FRIED RICE
Provided by Jet Tila
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat, then add the 2 tablespoons of oil and the bacon. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, carrots and snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 1 minute.
- Add the eggs to the skillet, then add the rice directly into the wet egg. Using the back of a spatula or spoon, press the rice into the egg, fold and repeat until the rice is completely coated and heated through. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce and stir to coat the rice. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook over high heat, stirring, until the rice is heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Garnish with the scallions and some white pepper.
BACON AND LEEK FRIED RICE
This is a great way to use up whatever veggies you have around.
Provided by Dana Hayden, M.Ed.
Categories Rice Sides
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Make three cups of rice, I used Uncle Ben's. Then put in freezer for 30 minutes.
- 2. Cut up leeks,large carrot, white onion, red onion, celery and strips of bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
- 3. Fry bacon and drain. Add 1 T. butter and 1 T. of Crisco oil to the pan. Fry the veggies over low heat-that way the leeks won't get slimy. This will take about three minutes then drain and put on a plate.
- 4. Using same pan add 1 T. of Crisco and put the rice into pan. Add the bacon and veggies to the rice and cook for 3 minutes. Add 2 T. of soy sauce and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes. Serve.
EASY BACON FRIED RICE
This is a fried rice recipe that I luckily created from practically threadbare cabinets one evening. It's the epitome of comfort food and is a breeze to make. The green beans really complement the flavors but feel free to use any veggie you have on hand. Enjoy!
Provided by Christi Checca
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until just beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Drain all but 1 to 2 teaspoons of bacon grease from the skillet. Add green beans, onion, and garlic; saute until bacon is crisp and green beans and onions are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Push bacon mixture to one side of the skillet; heat sesame oil on the empty side, about 30 seconds. Pour in egg; cook until just set, about 1 minute. Stir into bacon mixture to combine. Mix in rice. Stir in soy sauce, a tablespoon at a time, until rice is evenly coated. Cook until rice is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 493.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
BACON AND EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large eggs, bacon, medium onion, vegetable oil, rice, salt, black pepper, sugar, soy sauce, green onion
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat three eggs in an empty bowl and add a bit of salt until well-combined.
- Cut bacon into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces and finely dice the onion.
- Heat oil in either a wok or nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add beaten eggs. Gently scramble the eggs; when they are almost done, remove from wok and set aside.
- Add bacon to the wok and allow it to render down and become crisp. Once the bacon is done, take it out of the wok and set aside, along with the scrambled eggs.
- Add the diced onion to the wok and stir-fry until translucent. Then add the cooked rice, make sure the rice is fluffed and cooled, and stir-fry for 2 to 5 minutes. Use spatula to break up any clumps.
- Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir for another minute or so.
- Once there is steam coming off the rice and it is completely heated through, add scrambled eggs and cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle with green onion, as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 3 grams
FRIED RICE WITH BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil and bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is almost crisp, 4 minutes. Add the sugar and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; stir-fry until the bacon is glazed, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon; reserve the drippings in a separate bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; add to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until just set, 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and break up the eggs into large pieces.
- Heat the remaining drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and ginger; stir-fry until the tomatoes are softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the snow peas, bell pepper and scallions; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and the remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce; stir-fry until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the eggs and cook 1 minute. Top with the bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 335 milligrams, Sodium 709 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams
CRISPY FRIED RICE WITH BACON AND CABBAGE
This easy, hearty weeknight meal gets a lot of its brawny richness from just a small amount of bacon. The soft, wilted cabbage lends sweetness, while the kimchi (a nod toward bokkeumbap) zips things up. The secret to getting a crackling, crunchy texture is letting the rice sit in the hot oil without touching it until it browns, but using leftover rice also helps. (As the rice dries out, it crisps more easily.) If you're starting from scratch, just cook 2 cups of dry rice to yield the 6 cups of cooked rice called for here. Then spread the rice out on a baking sheet and let it cool and dehydrate a bit before frying. Be sure to have everything ready and near the stove when before you start. The cooking goes fast, and there won't be any time to prepare ingredients once you get going.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, grains and rice, main course
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons oil until almost smoking. Stir in bacon, and cook, stirring constantly, until bacon is golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, leaving as much oil in the skillet as you can.
- Add scallion whites to the pan. Cook until soft, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes. If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil, then stir in cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook, continuing to stir frequently, until cabbage is soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bacon.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and raise heat to high. Add rice, and a large pinch of salt, then toss thoroughly to coat with oil. Spread out rice in an even layer along the bottom (and sides if in a wok), and drizzle fish sauce and soy sauce over. Let rice sit until sizzling stops and it starts to crackle and crisp, 1 to 4 minutes. Toss, taste, and add more fish sauce or soy sauce if necessary.
- Fold in bacon mixture, kimchi and peas, then transfer to plates. Top with scallion greens, more kimchi to taste, and fried eggs, if using. Drizzle everything with sesame oil and soy sauce, if you like, and serve immediately.
LEEK, POTATO & BACON BAKE
This bake is a cross between two classics - creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Side dish, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the stock in a large pan, bring to the boil, then add the potatoes and the leeks. Bring back to the boil for 5 mins, then drain well, reserving the stock in a jug.
- Meanwhile, butter a large baking dish. Layer up the potatoes and leeks higgledypiggledy, seasoning as you go, then scatter the bacon over the top. Season well, pour over 200ml of the reserved stock, then spoon over the cream (if using) and cover with foil. Can be made up to 1 day ahead and chilled. Bake for 40 mins, uncovering halfway through so that the bacon crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
LEEKS WITH BACON & MUSHROOMS
A delicious, versatile side dish of sweet braised leeks and crispy bacon - great with a Sunday roast
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan, then add the bacon and fry for a few mins until golden. Add the thyme, mushrooms and leeks with seasoning (remember bacon can be salty), cover pan and cook on a low heat for 20-25 mins until leeks are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
LEEKS 'N' BACON
Also known as Bacon 'n' Leeks. Use tempeh bacon for vegetarian version. Easy! I threw this together a few nights ago. I could very well win a major award for this recipe!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- *NOTE: Can use pepper bacon instead in which case you would omit the black pepper seasoning as indicated in the recipe directions.
- Discard green parts of leeks and thinly slice the white parts.
- In large saute pan on medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. DO NOT burn! Set aside on paper towel. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Then add the leeks and celery sauteeing another 4-5 minutes or until softnened, stirring often.
- Crumble the bacon and stir into the leeks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 169.8, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 4.2
Tips:
- Use day-old rice: This will help the rice grains stay separate and not become mushy.
- Cook the bacon until crispy: This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: This will help the rice cook evenly and not become steamed.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the rice and vegetables.
- Add the vegetables in stages: This will help them cook evenly and not become overcooked.
- Season the rice to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
- Serve the rice immediately: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Bacon and leek fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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