Description
This Bacon Mango Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that combines the smoky crispiness of bacon with the sweet, caramelized mango and fluffy day-old rice. Perfect for a fast lunch or dinner, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet, garnished with fresh chives for a pop of color and freshness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 5 strips of thick-cut bacon (or 8-10 normal strips), sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 4 cups day-old cooked white rice
- Chives for garnish (optional but very nice)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and sauté until almost crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Skim off excess fat, leaving about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
- Add the mango: Add the diced mango to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the mango caramelizes and softens, releasing its sweetness.
- Combine with rice: Stir in the day-old cooked white rice until well combined with the bacon and mango mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the rice is heated through completely.
- Serve: Plate the fried rice and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired to add a fresh, mild onion flavor and an attractive finish.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best as it is drier and prevents the dish from becoming mushy.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a meatier bite, but regular bacon strips work well if cut into smaller pieces.
- Garnishing with fresh chives or green onions adds a nice color contrast and mild flavor.
- Adjust the amount of bacon fat left in the pan to your preference for richness.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced chili peppers with the mango.
