Bacon and Shrimp Fried Brown Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 4 slices bacon
- ½ cup green onion, sliced
- ½ cup celery, sliced
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 eggs, well beaten
Instructions
This simple Fried Rice dish with bacon and shrimp is just as delicious as your local Chinese take-out joint but with whole grain brown rice, now it’s even tastier. When you have the power to add your own ingredients at home you’re not only watching after your wallet but also your tastebuds.
Step 1
Prepare the Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice according to package directions and let it cool.
Step 2
In large skillet or wok, cook the bacon until it turns crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet or wok, stir the onion and celery into the bacon drippings and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are firm and pink.
Step 4
Stir in the cooked rice, reserved bacon, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper.
Step 5
Make a well in the center of the rice mixture and pour in the beaten eggs. Continue to heat until the eggs begin to set. Then mix the eggs in with the rice.
Step 6
Serve with additional soy sauce, if desired. Enjoy!
Fried Rice Powerhouse
This just in…delicious crispy bacon fans and fried rice lovers everywhere can finally rejoice! This recipe combines two powerhouse flavors in one simple dish with the added bonus of shrimp on top.
The irresistible taste of green onion and celery stir-fried in bacon drippings with shrimp, soy sauce and whole grain brown rice make this recipe a perfect new addition to your collection. After the soy sauce, fresh ginger and pepper have been mixed in with the rice, make a well for the scrambled eggs and fold in.
Feel free to use a skillet or wok, whichever you have on hand at home.
Chef Tips
For best results and easier to handle rice, use brown rice that has been prepared the day before to give it time to settle together. You can also add in sesame oil with the soy sauce if desired. Not in the mood for Brown Rice but just itching to try this recipe? Look no further than our Jasmine Thai Rice or our Mahatma® Long Grain and Jasmine Rice Blend, which is specially made for all of your fried rice challenges.
Make sure to check out our recipe selection for more rice meal ideas that are packed with flavor like our Mexican Rice, Spanish Vegetable Paella and much more! If you enjoy Mexican cuisine try our taquitos dorados.
Looking for a fun dessert idea? Try what is arroz con leche.
