How to Make the Best PORK FRIED RICE in Your City
Your City: Pork Fried Rice is a bold, flavor-packed classic that delivers that perfect takeout taste right from your own kitchen.
What Most People Don’t Know About Making PORK FRIED RICE
- The Rice Needs Air, Not Just Time: Day-old rice works best, but spreading it out before cooking helps it dry even more. Dry rice fries—wet rice steams.
- High Heat Makes the Flavor: Use high heat if possible to get that signature sear. If not, go medium-high—but never overcrowd the pan.
- A Pinch of Sugar Changes Everything: Just a small pinch balances the saltiness and gives you that classic takeout flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold, day-old cooked rice (loosened and slightly dried)
- 1/2 lb pork loin or shoulder, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided (plus extra optional splash for finishing)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar (a pinch)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided, plus extra if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peas and carrots (thawed and dried)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Rice: Break up any clumps with your hands. If the rice feels damp, let it sit out for 10–15 minutes to dry.
- Cook the Pork: Toss pork with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, Bald Buck Seasoning, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over high heat (or medium-high). Cook for 3–4 minutes until browned with a light crust. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs (Don’t Skip the Oil): Add a small drizzle of oil if the pan looks dry. Add eggs and scramble quickly into soft pieces. Remove and set aside with the pork.
- Build the Flavor Base: Add another tablespoon of oil. Cook onion for 1–2 minutes until slightly soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add peas and carrots and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
- Fry the Rice Properly: Add rice and spread it out evenly. Let it sit untouched for 30–60 seconds to crisp. Stir, then repeat once or twice to build texture.
- Bring It All Together: Add pork and eggs back in. Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Toss well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish Strong: Turn off heat. Stir in green onions. Taste and adjust with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper.
- Optional Flavor Boost: For extra depth, add a small splash of soy sauce around the edge of the pan at the end (this is in addition to the listed amount).
