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This Chinese takeout inspired Ground Pork Fried Rice is super fast to throw together for lunch or dinner. A great use of leftover rice.
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Ground Pork Fried Rice

This Chinese takeout inspired Ground Pork Fried Rice is super fast to throw together for lunch or dinner. A great use of leftover rice.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword ground pork fried rice, pork fried rice
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Meghan Payne-Hensley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked, cold white rice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce*
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Add vegetable oil to a large skillet or wok. Add ground pork and break up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper then cook until no longer pink. Push to the side of the pan.
  • Break eggs into the empy section of the pan. Scramble and cook until set. Break up into small pieces.
  • Add rice and butter to the pan and mix until ingredients are combined. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and garlic. Pour over rice and stir until well coated.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes undisturbed, until browned and crispy. Stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes undisturbed. Stir in frozen peas and cook another minute.

Notes

*If you don't have low sodium soy sauce, reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.