Pan Seared Bacon and Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice
- 250g (8.8 oz) uncooked basmati rice or 4 cups cooked rice
- 140g (5 oz) thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1cm strips
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rapeseed or vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium carrot (approx 100g), peeled and julienned
- 125g (4.4 oz) sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on the bias
- 80g (2.8 oz) shelled green peas (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (about 100g), finely diced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions (about 40g), thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1 clove garlic (5g), minced
- 1 teaspoon (5g) fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (3g) ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon (2g) chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Japanese soy sauce
- 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh lime juice, from about 1/2 lime
1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook in salted water according to package directions—usually 12-14 minutes—then drain and set aside.
2. Place bacon strips in a cold large skillet, then turn heat to medium. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add carrot and sugar snap peas, stir-fry 3 minutes until bright but still crisp. Add bell pepper, green peas, ginger, garlic, and scallion whites. Stir-fry 2 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
4. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Wipe the skillet clean, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat, and pour in the eggs. Cook, gently pushing with a spatula until just set, about 2 minutes. Don't overcook. Slide onto a cutting board, roll or fold, and slice into thin ribbons. Set aside.
5. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, then stir in the cooked rice, turmeric, and chili flakes. Toast 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add soy sauce and lime juice, toss to coat evenly.
6. Fold in the vegetable mixture and bacon. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until everything is hot and well integrated. Remove from heat.
7. Serve immediately, topped with egg ribbons and scattered scallion greens.
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