Emergency “Dump ‘n Bake” Fried Rice Recipe
This Emergency “Dump ‘n Bake” Fried Rice is a convenient one-dish meal that combines the flavors of traditional fried rice with the ease of baking. This recipe uses an oven to cook uncooked rice with chicken or vegetable stock, mixed vegetables, and savory bacon, resulting in perfectly cooked, fluffy rice topped with crispy bacon. Ideal for a quick and fuss-free dinner, this baked fried rice requires minimal hands-on time while delivering big on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (dry sherry, mirin or sake)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced with crusher (straight into pan)
- 2 cups frozen diced vegetables (carrots, peas, corn mix; fresh vegetables can be substituted)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups / 180g bacon or ham, chopped (store-bought chopped bacon recommended)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced (2–3 stems)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C / 390°F (or 180°C if using a fan-forced oven) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Mix Ingredients in Baking Dish: In a baking dish approximately 22 x 32 cm (9 x 13 inches), combine the rice, chicken or vegetable stock, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, minced garlic, frozen diced vegetables, and white pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients, then spread the rice mixture evenly across the baking dish.
- Top with Bacon: Scatter the chopped bacon or ham evenly over the surface of the rice mixture to ensure each bite gets a savory, smoky flavor.
- Bake Covered for 40 Minutes: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes so the rice absorbs the liquid and begins to cook.
- Bake Uncovered for 15 Minutes: Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. This step crisps up the bacon topping and ensures any excess liquid evaporates. The rice will be cooked but still a little moist, which is desirable for texture.
- Rest the Rice: Once baking is complete, cover the dish loosely with foil and let it stand for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the rice grains to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffy.
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the foil, add the finely sliced green onions and drizzle sesame oil over the rice. Fluff the rice gently with a fork to combine everything and serve while hot, marveling at the perfectly cooked grains and crispy bacon.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen vegetables with fresh diced carrots, peas, and corn if preferred.
- Using low sodium stock helps control the saltiness of the dish, especially with soy sauce and bacon adding flavor.
- Chinese cooking wine can be replaced with dry sherry, mirin, or sake for similar flavor profiles.
- Covering the dish during the initial part of baking ensures rice cooks evenly by trapping steam.
- Resting the baked rice is important to let it absorb moisture and improve texture.
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