Emergency “Dump ‘n Bake” Fried Rice Recipe
This Emergency ‘Dump ‘n Bake’ Fried Rice is a simple, hands-off recipe that combines rice, vegetables, and bacon baked together in one dish. Using a baking method instead of traditional stovetop frying, it delivers perfectly cooked rice infused with savory flavors and tender bacon, making it a convenient and delicious meal option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Ingredients
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Rice and Liquids
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (dry sherry, mirin, or sake)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 garlic cloves, minced with crusher (straight into pan)
- 2 cups frozen diced vegetables (carrots, peas, corn mix; can substitute fresh vegetables)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced (2 – 3 stems)
Meat and Fat
- 1 1/4 cups / 180g bacon or ham, uncooked and chopped (store-bought chopped bacon preferred)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) or 180°C (350°F) if using a fan-forced oven to ensure the ideal temperature for baking the rice and ingredients evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a suitable baking dish approximately 22 x 32 cm (9 x 13 inches), combine all the ingredients except the bacon. Stir well to distribute the rice, stock, seasonings, vegetables, soy sauce, wine, garlic, and white pepper evenly throughout the dish.
- Top with Bacon: Scatter the chopped uncooked bacon pieces evenly over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. This allows the rice to absorb the liquid and cook through gently.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the dish uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. This step helps the bacon to crisp up and brown while excess liquid evaporates.
- Rest: Remove the dish from the oven, cover loosely with foil again, and let it stand for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the rice to finish absorbing moisture and become tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Add the finely sliced green onions and drizzle the sesame oil over the top. Gently fluff the rice with a fork to combine all the flavors. Serve warm and enjoy the perfectly cooked, flavorful fried rice.
Notes
- Note 1: Using uncooked long grain white rice is essential as it cooks directly in the stock in the oven.
- Note 2: Light soy sauce adds saltiness; low sodium stock and soy help control salt levels.
- Note 3: Chinese cooking wine can be substituted with dry sherry, mirin, or sake for authentic flavor.
- Note 4: Frozen mixed diced vegetables are convenient but fresh vegetables can be used as a substitute.
- Note 5: Store-bought chopped bacon is recommended for easy topping; ham can be used instead if preferred.
- Make sure to cover the baking dish tightly to prevent drying out during the first bake phase.
- Resting after baking allows the rice to fully absorb remaining moisture for perfect texture.
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