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Fried Rice Carbonara

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This fun recipe for fried rice carbonara blends two old classics for a great new suppertime taste! The perfect way to use leftover rice, too.

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I get some of my favorite recipe brainstorms while looking into the depths of my fridge at the containers (yes, I have labeled containers, I gotta be me) that say “leftovers” and “other.”

organized fridge

There are always bits and pieces hanging around in those containers that fall into the No Ingredient Left Behind category (I see you in there, coconut milk), and in the case of this recipe for fried rice carbonara, there was a container of leftover rice that was calling my name.

I don’t ever seem to be able to make rice without (accidentally on purpose?) having leftover rice, which is never an issue, because aside from my favorite pastina with eggs and cheese, you can’t beat a bowl of warm rice with butter when you want a little comfort food.

However! This time there was more than my usual amount of leftover rice, and whether it’s from making more than you need or because you had take-out and have a leftover carton, when that happens I usually think, time for fried rice!

But you know how I like to mash up recipes, and the word “carbonara” always brings them to the table in my house, and so I decided to take the best of two recipes to see how it would work.

What is carbonara sauce made of?

Carbonara usually features beaten eggs, pancetta or bacon, Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, all mixed together with warm pasta to make an eggy, creamy, cheese sauce. It’s heaven on a plate.

What is fried rice made of?

Fried rice usually features cooked rice that is stir-fried with eggs, veggies, soy sauce and rice wine to give it a little zing. It is also heaven on a plate.

So I took the common ingredient – eggs – and added the Parmesan and bacon from the carbonara recipe and the rice and rice wine from the fried rice recipe and smooshed them together in a skillet. Would it work?

It worked!

How to make fried rice carbonara

Put a couple of eggs in a bowl with ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and a handful of fresh chopped parsley.  Whisk it all up together and set aside.

Meanwhile, cook a few pieces of chopped up bacon in a large deep skillet until it’s nice and crispy.  Scoop it out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

Pour in a little rice wine and cook it over medium high heat for a couple of minutes, scraping all the delightful stuck-on bits of bacon off the bottom of the pan.

Add a couple of cups of cooked rice to the skillet with the bacon drippings and stir for a few minutes until it is hot.

Add a little butter, the egg mixture and the bacon and toss to coat – the heat of the rice is going to cook that egg mixture just the right amount.  

Add some chopped scallions and toss.  Give it a taste and add some salt and pepper if you think it needs it.

Divide among bowls, garnish with Parmesan and the rest of the parsley and serve it up!

easy fried rice carbonara

Now on to that can of coconut milk!

OTHER CARBONARA RECIPES THAT WE ADORE!

  • The Best Easy Pasta Carbonara. The old classic.
  • Ramen Pasta Carbonara. Because, ramen!
  • Ziti Carbonara. Swap in some salami…so good.

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easy fried rice carbonara

Fried Rice Carbonara


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This fun recipe for fried rice carbonara blends two old classics for a great new suppertime taste! The perfect way to use leftover rice, too.


Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten to blend
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 4 strips of bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup rice wine
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Put the eggs in a bowl with ½ cup parmesan cheese, and most of the parsley.  Whisk it all up together and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large deep skillet until crispy.  Scoop out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
  3. Pour in the wine and cook over medium high heat for a couple of minutes, scraping all the delightful stuck-on bits of bacon off the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the bacon drippings and stir for a few minutes until it is hot.
  5. Add the butter, the egg mixture and the bacon and toss to coat – the heat of the rice is going to cook that egg mixture just the right amount.  
  6. Add the scallions and toss.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Divide among bowls, garnish with Parmesan and the rest of the parsley and serve!

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on April 11, 2021

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  1. Amanda Stenson says

    April 12, 2021 at 8:46 am

    This Recipe brings a family comfort food to mind… Tamago Kake Gohan.. Put hot rice in a bowl top with a raw egg, a splash of Soy sauce, Togarashi or a few drops of chili oil, use your sticks to mix well… Creamy silky umami bomb goodness…

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      April 12, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      That sounds amazing – I am definitely going to give that a try. Thanks Amanda! :)

      Reply
  2. Theresa M Murphy says

    April 13, 2021 at 8:11 am

    I could get behind this. What’s not to love about cheesy-egg-y-bacon-y rice? And easier to eat than traditional carbonara as there is no slurping of long noodles involved. Good recipe mash-up here, Kate!

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      April 15, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      I do love a good mash-up, as you know! And anything you can eat with a spoon! :)

      Reply
  3. Marilyn says

    April 13, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    Is rice wine the same as rice wine vinegar? If not, what do I shop for? TY for a response

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      April 15, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Marilyn! Rice wine and rice wine vinegar are different – rice wine is actual wine and a little sweet, and rice wine vinegar is a type of vinegar, so it’s acidic. If you need to, you can substitute sherry or regular white wine for the rice wine, and regular white wine vinegar for the rice wine vinegar (I would add a pinch of sugar, because rice wine vinegar is not as tart as regular white wine vinegar. Hope this helps! :)

      Reply
      • Marilyn says

        April 15, 2021 at 11:43 pm

        TY for your prompt reply. It was very helpful.

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        • Kate Morgan Jackson says

          April 19, 2021 at 2:13 pm

          Of course! Hope your carbonara was delicious – happy Monday!

          Reply
  4. Sue says

    April 10, 2022 at 1:38 am

    When you say rice wine do you mean SHAOXING WINE? This is the only cooking rice wine that I know of

    Reply
    • Kate Morgan Jackson says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      Hi Sue! Yes, I looked it up and that is exactly what it is. Thanks for clarifying! :)

      Reply

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