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Fried Rice with Bacon, Scallions, and Water Chestnuts

4.3

(40)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 to 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

3 bacon slices
1 large carrot
1 celery rib
4 scallions
half an 8-ounce can water chestnuts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
cayenne to taste
3 cups cooked white rice (preferably medium-grain)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely dice carrot and celery. Thinly slice scallions. Rinse and drain water chestnuts and finely chop.

    Step 2

    In a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until almost crisp. Add carrot and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and cook, stirring, until scallions are softened. Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until mixture is combined well and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

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