Baked Fried Rice Recipe Easy and Delicious

Tired of babysitting fried rice on the stovetop? This baked version delivers the same deliciousness with practically zero effort!

Imagine fluffy, flavorful fried rice—packed with bacon, veggies, and your favorite proteins—all cooked in one pan.

Why This Recipe Works

You know, this Baked Fried Rice recipe works because it's like a total shortcut – seriously! We're talking about dumping everything into a pan and baking it. It's great, isn't it?

Imagine no more slaving over a hot wok! Each grain cooks perfectly, fluffy and seasoned just right, reminding you of delicious fried rice! Believe it or not, even the bacon crisps up – golden and yummy!

Plus, this starts with uncooked rice! Forget planning ahead. I'm using less water than usual because the frozen veggies add moisture – a surprising amount, actually. I mean, it's practically magic! You won't need to worry about leftover rice texture with this method. Please, use the recommended amount of rice though. OK? I can't promise amazingness if you don't!

Ingredients You'll Need

Now that I've sang this recipe's praises, you're probably wondering exactly what ingredients will magically transform into baked fried rice! Don't worry, it's nothing too crazy! You'll need uncooked long grain white rice – about 1 1/2 cups, folks, and 2 cups of low sodium chicken or veggie stock is going to guarantee it's great. Consider this recipe a delightful counterpart to cauliflower fried rice for those seeking a more traditional grain-based meal.

And don't forget these key items!

** 1 1/2 tablespoons of light soy sauce – it should be light, not dark!

**1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine – or dry sherry, mirin or sake if you're feeling fancy.

** Minced garlic–2 cloves!

2 cups of frozen mixed veggies** for goodness!

* 1 1/4 cups of chopped bacon or ham, uncooked, of course, because who has time to cook bacon before tossing it in?!

Lastly, you must have 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper. I told you it's not too crazy!

Simple Steps For Success

Let's explore into how to nail this Baked Fried Rice, because it's easier than teaching a dog new tricks! First, preheat your oven to 200°C—that's 390°F. Next, in your baking dish – about 9×13 inches – mix everything together except the bacon. Don't forget 1 1/2 cups of uncooked long grain rice, 2 cups of stock, soy sauce, cooking wine, garlic, frozen veggies, and white pepper!

Now, spread that rice evenly and scatter uncooked, chopped bacon across the top! Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Take the foil off and bake for another 15 minutes until the bacon looks nice and crisp.

Let it rest for 10 minutes–key step! Finally, add sesame oil and green onions. Fluff it all up with a fork.

Tips & Variations

I've discovered a bunch of cool tweaks and tips that'll seriously level up your baked fried rice game! Don't be afraid to play around with flavors—the basics are solid, so you can't really mess it up too badly, promise! So, what are we waiting for?!

Here are some ideas to kick start your culinary journey: