Chinese Roast Pork Fried Rice - Homemade Better Than Take Out

roast pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a whole grain alternative and often cheaper.

Prepare marinade by mixing together 3/4 cup light soy sauce, 1/2 cup Shaoxing Chinese cooking wine, 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 3 chunks plus juice of red Chinese fermented bean curd, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder.

Cut 2 lbs of pork shoulder into small pieces and add to the marinade, mixing well.

Refrigerate the marinated pork for 3 to 4 hours.

After marinating, place the pork on a broiler pan and broil on low for about 15 minutes until roasted.

Slice the roasted pork into pieces.

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and 1/2 of a yellow onion, sautéing until fragrant.

Add 3 cups of cooked rice and stir well to combine.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots, stirring to mix.

Add half of the sliced pork, 2 teaspoons of light soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, mixing thoroughly.

Add half of the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and stir to combine everything.

Serve hot and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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