Chinese Pork Fried Rice Recipe » Foodies Terminal (2024)

This Chinese Pork Fried Rice Recipe is made with simple veggies, an irresistible blend of common Chinese sauces and gets done under 30 mins. You can make this ground pork fried rice recipe in the instant pot and freeze it for future use. Discover the irresistible blend of flavors and textures in this popular comfort food with our recipe.

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It's easy to make an authentic pork fried rice recipe at home with simple ingredients like chopped veggies, simple sauces, ground or minced pork and rice. We prefer using jasmine rice, however you can also use basmati rice.

If you are pressed for time you can replace the fresh diced veggies with frozen veggies like green beans, green peas and carrots! This easy pork fried rice recipe will turn out amazing every single time with perfectly cooked rice and authentic layers of flavor.

Pork Fried Rice Ingredients

Find theIngredients with actual measurementsat the bottom of the post. The list below is just a reference.

• Pork: Ground pork or mined pork. If you are using minced pork add 1 tbsp soy sauce and mix well with the minced pork before sauteing the meat. This will enhance the flavor of the dish almost instantly.
• Aromatics: Yellow onion and garlic. This will boost the flavor.
• Veggies: Carrots, green peas. You can also add extra veggies like chopped green beans, thawed corn kernels and also diced mushrooms (baby bella or white mushrooms). We did not add these veggies this time.
• Eggs: The addition of scrambled eggs will make this instant pot pork fried rice recipe irresistibly good!
• Sauces: Dark soy sauce and low sodium regular soy sauce. You can replace the regular soy sauce with coconut aminos or tamari.
• Toasted sesame oil: Adding a small amount of toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking enhances the overall aroma and flavor of the fried rice. We mixed the toasted sesame oil in the blend of sauces and added it to the fried rice. You can also sub the toasted sesame oil with chili sesame oil. You can buy them at any Asian supermarket.
• Cooking fat: Avocado oil or extra light olive oil.
• Liquid: Water.
• Optional garnish: Roughly chopped green onion. Use only the green part.

Tips for success

• Rinse rice: Rinse the rice very well under running tap water by gently rubbing the grains with your fingers until clear water runs through. This will help remove the surface starch from the rice. You will have non-gummy rice every single time.
• Choose the Right Rice: Use long-grain rice like jasmine or basmati for better separation of grains. Avoid using short-grain or sticky rice, as they can become too gummy.
• Brown pork:It will boost the overall taste of the dish and add so much more complex flavor.
• The rice to liquid: Do use the same cup to measure the rice and the water for this recipe.
• Best fried rice ever: For best authentic flavor add the sauces, thawed green peas and the scrambled eggs at the end (after the pressure cooking cycle is over) and toss everything very well until the rice is well coated with the blend of sauces.
• Avoid Over-Stirring: While it's important to keep the ingredients moving, avoid excessive stirring to prevent the rice from breaking and becoming mushy.
• Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add a final drizzle of soy sauce or other seasonings to balance the flavors.
• Instant pot scrambled egg hack:Some more oil and a controlled heat setting in the Instant Pot will make the best ever scrambled eggs that will never stick at the bottom of the pot and make a mess.

How to make pork fried rice?

Find thedetailed step by step recipe along with measurements+ Videoat the bottom of the post.

Step #1 Scramble eggs & Brown pork

• Scramble eggs: Set the instant pot on sauté mode on high heat, add oil and stir the beaten eggs briskly until they are scrambled. Set them aside.
• Brown ground pork: In the same pot add more oil. Sauté the aromatics and than brown the ground pork. Cancel the sauté mode.

Step #2 Deglaze pot, layer rice

• Deglaze pot: Add water in the instant pot and deglaze the pot very well by scraping the sides and the bottom of the pot with the help of a spatula. This will help loosen any stuck food particles and prevent the burn error.
• Layer rice: Rinse and drain the jasmine rice very well. Transfer the rinsed rice into the instant pot and layer it in a single layer on top of the ground pork. Do not stir or mix.

Step #3 Pressure cook, fluff rice

• Pressure cook: Now layer the diced carrots on top of the rice layer. Do not stir or mix. Secure the lid, seal the valve and pressure cook on high for 4 mins followed by 10 mins natural pressure release. Open the lid carefully. Turn off the instant pot.
• Fluff cooked rice: Now add the thawed green peas and gently fluff the cooked rice with the help of a fork.

Step #4 Add sauces & scrambled egg

• Add sauces: Now add the sauces and toasted sesame oil mixture into the rice. Mix well until the rice is well coated with the sauces. Add the scrambled eggs and gently mix. Allow the pork fried rice to rest for at least 5-10 mins before serving. Serve the fried rice with chopped green onion and enjoy!

Stove Top Method

• Make Scrambled eggs: Set a wok over high heat on the stove top. Add oil, gently pour the beaten eggs and stir briskly until the eggs are scrambled. Set it aside.
• Brown ground pork: In the same wok add more oil. Add the ground pork and sauté until well browned. Set it aside.
• Sauté veggies: Add more oil in the same wok and throw in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir fry for 2 mins. Add the diced veggies like carrots, green beans, thawed corn kernels, sliced mushrooms and stir fir until the veggies become crisp tender.
• Add chilled rice: Add chilled leftover rice, thawed green peas, the sauces and the toasted sesame oil. Stir fry for 2 mins. The rice will be well coated with the sauce now.
• Add scrambled eggs and pork: Now add the browned ground pork and the scrambled egg. Mix well.
• Serve: Serve the pork fried rice with chopped green onion and enjoy!

What to serve with pork fried rice?

You can serve the pork fried rice as such. It's a complete meal all by itself. We love to serve it with sriracha sauce or chili garlic sauce for an extra spicy flare. You can also serve it with the following sides:

• Stir fry bok choy.
• Chinese cucumber salad.
• Dumplings.
• Egg rolls.
• Potstickers.
• Egg drop soup.
• Sesame roasted brussel sprouts.
• Fried egg.
• Shrimp and broccoli.
• Stir fry shrimp.
• Chili garlic potatoes.
• Chili garlic tofu.

Leftovers & storage

Fridge:The homemade pork fried rice with egg will last for up to 5 days in the fridge. Store it in air tight containers.

Freezer:It can be frozen for up to 3 months. We love freezing it in individual freezer safe bags. It makes thawing the dish an easy and hassle free process.

How to reheat

Microwave Oven:Reheat the ground pork fried rice in the microwave oven until warm or hot.

Stovetop:You can also reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

FAQs

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