Emergency “Dump ‘n Bake” Fried Rice
This recipe was conceived as an emergency, ultra low-effort side dish. Just dump all the ingredients in a pan, and shove it in the oven. End result: seasoned rice that's amazingly similar to wok-tossed fried rice! Every grain of rice is perfectly cooked and fluffy, and the bacon even goes golden!
Servings:
5
yield(s)
Prep Time:
5
mins
Cook Time:
50
mins
Total Time:
55
mins
Ingredients
Baked Fried Rice
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1 1/2
cup
long grain white rice
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2
cup
chicken or veg stock
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1 1/2
tbsp
light soy sauce
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1
tbsp
Chinese cooking wine
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2
garlic cloves
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2
cup
frozen diced veg
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1/4
tsp
white pepper
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1 1/4
cup
bacon (uncooked) or ham
Finishing
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1
tbsp
sesame oil
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1/2
cup
green onion
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C fan).
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Mix ingredients in baking dish: Place all Baked Fried Rice ingredients except bacon in a baking dish (~22 x 32cm / 9 x 13"). Stir, then spread rice evenly across pan.
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Top with bacon: Scatter bacon across surface.
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Bake covered 40 min: Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
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Bake uncovered 15 min: Remove foil. Bake uncovered 15 minutes – this will colour the bacon. Liquid should be absorbed, rice should be cooked (but will seem wet, will absorb and soften while resting).
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Rest 10 min: Cover loosely with foil, stand for 10 minutes.
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Fluff: Add green onion and sesame oil. Fluff rice with fork, marvel at how perfectly cooked the rice grains are. Serve!