It’s that time of the month again – the time when we give you something that you could prepare and cook in record-breaking time. Kidding! That’s an exaggeration unless you are up to really set a record as to how fast you can serve a dish. Anyway, we are getting off track, but yes, that’s the kind of food we have for you today! On top of that, this dish we have prepared today is not only perfect for a quick cook, but also if you want something that is both heavy on the belly and big on flavors!
We have a number of fried rice recipes under our belt if you are to check our previous recipes, and we noticed how much you guys adore rice like us so that’s exactly what we are going to give to you. Tocino Fried Rice has always been one of our go-to dishes. It has never disappointed us and it has always been a hit among our friends and family. Everybody close to us enjoy a good Tocino Fried Rice so we thought of sharing it with you guys as well since we know you are always on the lookout for something that you could always depend on.
From its name, you can already tell that Tocino Fried Rice is a mishmash of both Tocino and the classic ever-loved Fried Rice. From our research, Tocino is Spain’s take on a Bacon as it is made from pork belly formed into cubes. Introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization, Filipinos have owned this dish by tweaking it with a trademark of Filipino flavors, namely sweet, garlicky, and peppery making this dish a go-to of many, especially ones that enjoy a blend of sweet and savory goodness.
As that is the case, Filipinos actually love having Tocino for breakfast so as to give them a sweet start to their day! A popular Tocino breakfast dish here in the Philippines is Tocilog which is a plate filled with Tocino, fried rice, and egg often times cooked sunny side up style. Aside from that though, Tocino Fried Rice is another crowd favorite and as we have said, that is what we went for today.
Tocino Fried Rice, as we have said, is a wonderful quick and easy breakfast dish! Besides that, it is also a nutritious meal as its is high in protein and rich in fiber. Aside from straight up mixing Tocino and Fried Rice, you can actually add more into that already delicious mix, particularly some veggies such as green peas, corn, and carrots, as well as some eggs. Doing this will make your Tocino Fried Rice even more amazing and tasty than it already is!
AuthorwhattoeatphSlice onion leeks, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and carrots. Set aside.
Start cooking tocino in a pan until slightly browned.
Once done. slice tocino into small pieces. Set aside.
In a wok, saute garlic and onion first.
Add tomatoes and tocino. Toss them altogether.
Add carrots and green peas. Mix them altogether.
Add butter and then let it melt.
Add ground black pepper and salt. Mix again.
Add cooked rice and then mix them well again.
Add soy sauce and then continue to mix.
Make a hole in the middle of the wok by pushing the Tocino Fried Rice to the sides of the wok.
Add beaten egg to the hole you have made. Mix until egg is cooked and then mix the egg together with the Tocino Fried Rice.
Add chopped onion leeks for garnish.
Place on a plate and serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Slice onion leeks, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and carrots. Set aside.
Start cooking tocino in a pan until slightly browned.
Once done. slice tocino into small pieces. Set aside.
In a wok, saute garlic and onion first.
Add tomatoes and tocino. Toss them altogether.
Add carrots and green peas. Mix them altogether.
Add butter and then let it melt.
Add ground black pepper and salt. Mix again.
Add cooked rice and then mix them well again.
Add soy sauce and then continue to mix.
Make a hole in the middle of the wok by pushing the Tocino Fried Rice to the sides of the wok.
Add beaten egg to the hole you have made. Mix until egg is cooked and then mix the egg together with the Tocino Fried Rice.
Add chopped onion leeks for garnish.
Place on a plate and serve. Enjoy!
