Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions
A flavorful stir-fried rice dish featuring crispy pork belly pieces and fresh scallions, perfectly balanced with soy and sesame notes. This chinese-inspired rice & grains ready in about 25 minutes pairs cooked jasmine rice, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces pork belly, stalks, thinly sliced scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces pork belly
- 4 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2, beaten eggs
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz sliced pork belly and cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Step 2: Push the pork to the side and pour 2 beaten eggs into the wok, scrambling gently for 1-2 minutes until just set but still moist.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced scallions to the wok, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups cooked jasmine rice and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the wok, stirring vigorously for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and well coated with sauce.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper over the rice, tossing to combine evenly. Taste and adjust salt as needed before serving hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cooked jasmine rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Rice with Crispy Pork and Scallions?
Chinese rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
