Skip to main content

Pork Fried Rice

Pork fried rice with pork tenderloin, brown rice, carrots, peas, cabbage, and eggs in a bowl.

When I first moved to Southern California, of course I was excited, but I was also a little apprehensive. Any move to anywhere would be like that I think. I had lots of questions, but of course, at the top of my list was "Where will we eat?"

Now, I'm happy to say that, overall, I have pretty much fallen in love with living in Southern California. The weather is amazing, there is so much to do, the produce and food scene turned out to be incredible, but I still felt as though we are missing one thing — good ole East-Coast-style Chinese food. Though there are some incredibly delicious restaurants just about everywhere you look, but I just can't seem to find a restaurant that can satisfy my Chinese food cravings.

Out here Panda Express seems to be the reigning king for American style Chinese food and in my eyes, it can't even compete with my beloved New England Chinese restaurants. The dish I probably miss the most is a good pork fried rice, so of course, I just made my own. While this version is definitely a healthier take, it satisfies my craving every time. Now, if only I could find some duck sauce…

Healthy pork fried rice with pork tenderloin, vegetables, and fried rice on a plate.

How do you make Pork Fried Rice?

Making Pork Fried Rice is easier than you think. The first thing you want to do is cook your brown rice according to package directions, then set that aside for "frying" up later.

Then, heat up a pan (or wok if you have one) over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, whisk the egg and egg white together and then add your salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan or wok, then add the eggs and scramble them up. Be sure not to overcook them.

Next, add the strips of pork to the pan and cook them for 2-3 minutes on each side and they are cooked through. Set those aside. Add the rest of the vegetable oil and sesame oil to the pan. Add in your vegetables, garlic, and ginger and cook for another couple of minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Finally, add in the rice and cook another 2-4 minutes. Make sure you stir it often so that the rice gets crispy. When you have your rice as you like it, add back in the pork, the scrambled eggs, and soy sauce. Stir together 1 more minute and serve!

Is Fried Rice good for you?

The short answer is "no," the fried rice that you'd get in a typical Chinese restaurant isn't good for you. It's delicious, but it tends to be loaded with lots of oils and fats that make this dish unhealthy.

This lightened-up version uses very little and pan cooks the rice to get that crispy texture without actually having to fry the rice in tons of oil.

I've also added a lot of veggies to this version (and please, feel free to add even more) to make this dish packed with extra nutrition. This version is much healthier than any restaurant version, and you can feel good about yourself after eating it, too.

What is Fried Rice?

Fried rice is a dish that consists primarily of eggs, veggies, and some cooked rice that gets stir-fried in lots of oil in a wok or frying pan. The rice is supposed to be "fried" so that it has a nice crispy texture.

Lots of fried rice dishes come with a protein such as pork, chicken, beef, seafood, or tofu. It's popular in East, Southeast and South Asian communities. It's also one of those dishes that is made up of leftovers (my favorite!). You know, take your leftover rice, pork, veggies, and throw all those together with some oil and eggs and use up all those leftover ingredients that have been lingering in your fridge.

For other, healthier fried rice dishes, try my:

Fried rice with pork, vegetables, and brown rice on a plate with a napkin.

Can you make Pork Fried Rice without eggs?

Yes, you most certainly can skip the eggs in fried rice if you are allergic, don't have them in your fridge, or simply don't like them.

Just skip the second step of whisking and cooking the eggs in the hot skillet/wok. Skip right to step three of cooking the pork and through the rest of the step. When it's time to add your final ingredients back in, you'll just only add the soy sauce and pork and cook through.

Once I made this healthier version of Pork Fried Rice, I never went looking for a restaurant version again!

Calories 395, Total Fat 9g, Total Carbohydrate 45g, Protein 33g, Serving Size 1.5 cups


from Slender Kitchen Blog and Recipes RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Wmkplu

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)

These Mexican-style scrambled eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast that will quickly become a favorite. Huevos a la Mexicana are ready in just 15 minutes and made with a delicious combination of fresh eggs, tomatoes, onions, and chile peppers.  I love scrambled eggs as much as anyone else, but they can get a little boring at times. When I’m looking for something more exciting, I always turn to these Mexican scrambled eggs. It takes your average scramble and instantly upgrades it to something ten times more flavorful. This egg dish is the perfect way to spice up your morning routine for many reasons.  All you do is chop your veggies, whisk your eggs, and cook it all up. It’s also wholesome, nutritious, delicious, and incredibly easy to customize. Take inspiration from Huevos Rancheros and drizzle the final dish with ranchero sauce . Add fresh spinach, cilantro, or avocado. Top the final dish with queso cotija or shredded cheese. Turn it into breakfast tacos or breakfast...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cranberry Tuna Salad

Cranberry Tuna Salad will quickly become your favorite tuna salad recipes, filled with crunchy apples and celery, sweet and tangy cranberries, and a creamy dressing made with sour cream and mayonnaise. Lately quick and easy lunches have had me stumped. Most days I am making some type of salad or wrap using leftover protein and veggies. However sometimes I want something different so I decided to create one of my favorite Whole Foods Cranberry Tuna Salads at home. The recipe itself is simple – some tuna, dried cranberries, a touch of apple and celery, and the secret ingredient – a couple tablespoons of sour cream. It takes a simple tuna salad to another level and will quickly be your new favorite healthy lunch. Seriously it is the best tuna salad around. I promise you will be shocked at how simple and easy this is to whip up and how much better it is than a traditional tuna salad. In fact, it's something I almost always make as an appetizer when we have friends over for brunch o...
Post a Comment
Read more

Honey Lime Tilapia

The best recipe for tilapia with a crispy coating and tons of honey lime flavor. This easy tilapia recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes, including prep, and will please even the pickiest eater. Serve it with some Pineapple Colelsaw or Mango Salsa for a tropical meal that everyone will love. I tend to think of tilapia as an "gateway fish." By that, I mean, I have noticed that many people who swear they hate all things fish end up trying tilapia and liking it. And then that kind of makes them think they'd like other fish, too. The next thing you know, they're visiting actual seafood specialty markets looking for that perfect cut of swordfish. Don't tell me I didn't warn you. But in all seriousness, every time I have made it for people who "don't really like fish" they go crazy. It also happens to be one of my all-time favorite fish recipes. While tilapia isn't going to win any awards in the looks category alone, all you really need to d...
Post a Comment
Read more