Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice for a fluffy base
– 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock to cook the rice perfectly
– 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce for savory flavor
– 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or use an alcohol-free alternative (if skipping the wine, add 1/2 tablespoon extra light soy sauce and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter)
– 2 minced garlic cloves for aromatic depth
– 2 cups frozen diced vegetables (carrots, peas, corn mix) to add color and nutrition
– 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper for a subtle kick
– 1 1/4 cups (180g) uncooked chopped bacon or ham as the protein source
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil to drizzle before serving for extra taste
– 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion (about 2 to 3 stems) for fresh garnish
Instructions
1-Place the 1 1/2 cups of uncooked long grain white rice into a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
2-Add the 2 cups of low sodium chicken or vegetable stock, 1 1/2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine (or the alternative), 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cups of frozen diced vegetables, and 1/4 teaspoon of white or black pepper.
3-Mix everything well and spread it evenly in the dish.
4-Scatter the 1 1/4 cups of uncooked chopped bacon or ham on top.
5-Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
6-Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes to brown the bacon.
7-Loosely cover with foil again and let it rest for 10 minutes to finish cooking and soak up any extra moisture.
8-Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1/2 cup of finely sliced green onion, then fluff the rice with a fork for the best texture.
Last Step:
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🍚 Use long grain white rice for the best fluffy texture – jasmine rice works well too
🥓 Choose fattier bacon cuts for better browning and more flavor in the finished dish
⏰ Don’t skip the resting time – it’s essential for the rice to absorb moisture and achieve the perfect texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 454
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1016 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg