Islander Fried Rice Recipe
Description: This delightful fried rice recipe comes from an old church cookbook and has become a cherished favorite at parties. Its delicious blend of flavors ensures that there’s never any leftovers and always requests for the recipe. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire!
Category: Rice
Keywords: < 4 Hours, Fried Rice, Party Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 8 large eggs
- 3 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
Servings: 8
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 396.6
- Fat: 20.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 98.6 mg
- Sodium: 1373.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 42.3 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Protein: 10.6 g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Rice: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly until it is lightly browned, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Cook the Rice: Pour in 2 3/4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir briefly, bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan tightly and cook for 15 minutes. After this, turn off the heat and let the rice stand, covered, on the burner for an additional 15 minutes.
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Chill the Rice: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pan from the heat and allow the rice to cool. Transfer the rice to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours or overnight. This step is crucial as it helps to firm up the rice and makes it easier to stir-fry.
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Scramble the Eggs: In the meantime, scramble 8 eggs in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Set the scrambled eggs aside.
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Cook the Bacon: Cut 3 slices of bacon into 1/2 inch pieces using scissors. Fry the bacon pieces until they are almost crisp. Drain the bacon and set aside, reserving the drippings for later use.
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Sauté the Onion: In a large non-stick skillet, heat the reserved bacon drippings over high heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
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Stir-Fry the Rice: Add the chilled rice to the skillet with the sautéed onions. Stir-fry the rice until it is heated through and begins to sizzle.
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Combine Ingredients: Add 3/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, the scrambled eggs, bacon, and 1/3 cup of chopped green onions to the skillet. Mix everything thoroughly and continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until well combined and heated through.
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Serve: Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and enjoy!
This Islander Fried Rice is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion, offering a savory and satisfying blend of flavors that’s both simple and incredibly delicious. Enjoy making this dish as much as you’ll enjoy eating it! 🎉🍚
