Description
A fusion dish that combines the flavors of American and Thai cuisine, American Fried Rice is a hearty and satisfying meal packed with a variety of meats and flavors. This colorful and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup cooked diced chicken
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs
- 2 cooked sausages, sliced
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- Sliced cucumbers and tomato wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Cook meats: Stir in ham and chicken, cook for 2 minutes.
- Scramble eggs: Push ingredients to one side, crack in eggs, scramble, then mix with meat.
- Add rice: Stir in the rice, breaking up clumps, and mix well.
- Season: Add ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar, mix until rice is coated.
- Add vegetables: Stir in peas, carrots, cook until heated through.
- Final touches: Stir in raisins, remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve with sausages, bacon, cucumber, and tomato.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for fried rice as it’s drier and less sticky.
- Meat can be swapped for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust ketchup and soy sauce to taste for preferred sweetness or saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
