Easy Pork Fried Rice
Learn how to make authentic pork fried rice at home with simple ingredients. Quick, easy dinner recipe ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old and chilled
- 12 oz pork tenderloin, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 0.75 cup frozen peas
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the sliced pork and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink in the center and lightly browned on the edges, approximately 4 minutes.
- 3
Push the cooked pork to the side of the wok and add the diced onion to the empty space, stirring occasionally until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring constantly until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the broccoli florets and diced carrots to the mixture, stir-frying over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp and beginning to color lightly, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Push all ingredients to the sides of the wok and pour the beaten eggs into the center, allowing them to set slightly before scrambling and breaking into small pieces, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with your spatula and stirring constantly to combine with the pork and vegetables, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar, tossing everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the frozen peas and white pepper, cooking until the peas are warmed through, approximately 1 minute.
- 10
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil around the edges of the wok and toss gently to incorporate throughout the rice.
- 11
Remove from heat and fold in the sliced green onions, reserving a small portion for garnish.
- 12
Transfer to serving bowls and top with sesame seeds and remaining green onions before serving immediately.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tbsp sesame oil | 2 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp avocado oil | Reduces calorie density while maintaining the distinctive sesame flavor that defines the dish |
| 12 oz pork tenderloin | 12 oz skinless chicken breast, diced | Chicken breast contains less saturated fat and cholesterol while providing comparable lean protein |
| 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce | 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce + 1 tbsp coconut aminos | Coconut aminos provides umami depth while reducing sodium content further for better blood pressure management |
| 3 cups white rice | 2 cups white rice + 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa | Brown rice and quinoa provide more fiber and resistant starch, improving blood sugar stability and gut health |
| 1 tbsp oyster sauce | 1 tbsp hoisin sauce mixed with 0.5 tsp fish sauce | Fish sauce adds authentic umami depth with less added sugar than traditional oyster sauce |
| 3 large eggs | 2 large eggs + 2 egg whites | Reduces cholesterol and saturated fat while maintaining the silky texture eggs provide to the dish |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 445 |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 138mg |
| Sodium | 480mg |
| Carbohydrates | 54g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 29g |
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