Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice (alternatively basmati or medium/short grain white rice)
– 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock (or water mixed with stock powder)
– 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry, cooking sake, or mirin; omit for non-alcoholic version and add extra soy sauce and butter)
– 2 minced garlic cloves
– 2 cups frozen diced vegetables (like carrots, peas, and corn; fresh vegetables require 1/4 cup additional water)
– 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
– 1 1/4 cups uncooked chopped bacon or ham (store-bought chopped bacon preferred; alternatives include Chinese sausage, smoked sausages, or turkey bacon; omit for vegetarian option with fried tofu puffs or crispy fried shallots)
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1/2 cup finely sliced green onion (2-3 stems)
Instructions
1-Prep: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Start by combining the rice with the stock, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, garlic, frozen vegetables, and white pepper in a baking dish about 22 x 32 cm or 9 x 13 inches, mixing everything well and spreading it evenly. This step ensures all flavors meld together beautifully without any extra effort.
2-Bake covered: Next, scatter the uncooked chopped bacon on top for that crispy finish. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes,
3-Bake uncovered: then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the bacon perfectly.
4-Rest: After baking, loosely cover with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes so the rice can absorb any extra moisture and finish cooking through.
5-Finish: Finally, stir in the sesame oil and green onion, then fluff with a fork before serving. This method keeps things simple and hands-off, ideal for quick meals. Key tips include using long grain white rice for the best texture, not rinsing it to maintain the right liquid balance, and adding extra water if you opt for fresh vegetables.
Last Step:
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🍚 Use long grain white rice for the best texture.
💧 If using fresh vegetables instead of frozen, add 1/4 cup additional water.
🥓 Place raw bacon on top to ensure it browns nicely during baking.
⏲️ Allow the rice to rest after baking for optimal moisture absorption.
🍛 Avoid using oversized pans to prevent uneven cooking.
🌿 Customize by adding scrambled eggs, cooked chicken, prawns, spinach, or chili as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Baking time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Contains pork and soy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 454 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1016 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg