Baked Fried Rice

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

If you don't have cold leftover rice around, this easy oven method will produce something very similar to the classic fried rice, with the perfect texture every time. Just like rice pilaf, the grains of rice get coated in fat before absorbing the cooking liquid, ensuring plump, tender, separate grains with no sticky clumps. Just adjust cooking time if using a different kind of rice or pan size. Garnish with green onions and serve with a runny poached egg on top if desired.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Baked Fried Rice

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

or to taste

3 cloves garlic

crushed

½ cup sliced green onions

½ cup diced red bell peppers

½ cup diced carrots

½ cup green peas

1 cup diced ham

1 pinch salt to taste

3 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons chile paste

Simple Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place rice in a large baking dish. Drizzle in canola and sesame oils; toss to coat rice completely. Add garlic green onions bell peppers carrots peas and ham. Season with salt. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Combine chicken broth soy sauce and chile paste in a pot over high heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Pour on top of the rice and stir briefly. Cover top tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 32 minutes. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 5

Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Return to the oven until rice is browned and crusted about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Fried Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 360.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 56.9g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 14.2mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 2516.9IU 50%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 20.9mg 35%

Folate: 163.8mcg 41%

Calcium: 36.3mg 4%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 29.9mg 11%

Potassium: 257.7mg 7%

Sodium: 1351.1mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 54%

Calories From Fat: 89.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.