Crispy Pork Fried Rice

Name: Crispy Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 cooked pork chops, diced (about 2 cups); 1 cup rice, regular or instant, cooked according to package directions; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cooked pork chops, diced (about 2 cups)
1 cup rice, regular or instant, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

1

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add eggs and tilt pan to coat the surface.
3

Cook eggs in an even layer until cooked through, flipping halfway through cooking (about 2 minutes per side).
4

Remove eggs, dice into small pieces and set aside.
5

To the same pan, heat remaining peanut oil.
6

Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
7

Add diced pork and cook 3 minutes, until golden brown.
8

Add rice, soy sauce and sesame oil and cook 2 minutes to heat through.
9

Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
10

Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
11

Transfer to a serving plate and top with chopped eggs.