How to Make Baked "Fried" Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to use up leftover rice? Look no further than this Baked "Fried" Rice recipe! It's a healthier twist on the classic takeout dish, and it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or for meal prepping for the week ahead. This dish is loaded with flavor, and it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

One of the best things about this Baked "Fried" Rice recipe is that it's so versatile. You can use whatever veg...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil, or to taste
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • ½ cup sliced green onions
  • ½ cup diced red bell peppers
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chile paste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place rice in an 8x12-inch baking dish. Drizzle in canola and sesame oils, then toss rice until completely coated. Add ham, green onions, bell peppers, carrots, peas, garlic, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  • Bring chicken broth, soy sauce, and chile paste to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Pour broth over rice and stir briefly. Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 32 minutes. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Carefully remove the foil and fluff rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning. Return to the oven and cook until rice is browned and crusty on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 1351mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 258mg