Best 4 Fried Rice With Bacon Scallions And Water Chestnuts Recipes

**Fried rice with bacon, scallions, and water chestnuts** is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions for making the perfect fried rice, as well as three variations: a vegetarian version, a version with shrimp, and a version with chicken.

**The basic recipe** starts with cooked rice, bacon, scallions, water chestnuts, eggs, and soy sauce. The rice is cooked until it is fluffy and slightly browned, then the other ingredients are added and cooked until they are heated through. The vegetarian version omits the bacon and eggs, and the shrimp and chicken versions add those proteins to the dish.

**All three versions** of this recipe are delicious and easy to make, and they are sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIED RICE WITH BACON, SCALLIONS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

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This is very tasty and pretty quick too. I have used brown rice in place of the white rice and that works just as well. Not always for your Asian dinners, this goes well with traditional pork and chicken dishes too. This is adapted from Gourmet magazine, Jan. 1999.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 large carrots
2 celery ribs
8 scallions
0.5 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne (or to taste )
3 cups cooked white rice (preferably medium-grain) or 3 cups brown rice (preferably medium-grain)

Steps:

Cut bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
Finely dice carrot and celery. Thinly slice scallions. Rinse and drain water chestnuts and finely chop.
In a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until almost crisp. Add carrot and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and cook, stirring, until scallions are softened.
Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until mixture is combined well and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 1907.7, Carbohydrate 109.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 15.6

FRIED RICE WITH BACON

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 slices thick-cut bacon, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
6 large eggs
Kosher salt
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
6 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved
1 orange, yellow or red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
4 cups cooked brown or white rice (thawed if frozen)

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

FRIED RICE WITH BACON, SCALLIONS, AND WATER CHESTNUTS

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Provided by Susan Ueki

Categories Pork Rice Vegetable Side Sauté Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Bacon Fall Winter Soy Sauce Gourmet Pasadena California Dairy Free Peanut Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2 to 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 bacon slices
1 large carrot
1 celery rib
4 scallions
half an 8-ounce can water chestnuts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
cayenne to taste
3 cups cooked white rice (preferably medium-grain)

Steps:

Cut bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely dice carrot and celery. Thinly slice scallions. Rinse and drain water chestnuts and finely chop.
In a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until almost crisp. Add carrot and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and cook, stirring, until scallions are softened. Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until mixture is combined well and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

EASY BACON FRIED RICE

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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

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
½ onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 egg, beaten
3 cups cold cooked rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste

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

Tips:

Use day-old rice for the best texture in your fried rice. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and sticky.
Chop your vegetables and other ingredients into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat before adding the oil. This will help to create a nice sear on the rice and prevent it from sticking.
Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet. Cook the rice in batches if necessary.
Stir the rice constantly to prevent it from burning.
Add the eggs to the wok or skillet and cook them until they are scrambled.
Add the vegetables, bacon, and water chestnuts to the wok or skillet and cook until they are tender.
Season the rice with soy sauce, fish sauce, and white pepper to taste.
Serve the fried rice immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Fried rice is a quick and easy meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. This recipe for fried rice with bacon, scallions, and water chestnuts is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.