Low Sugar Pork Fried Rice

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

(30)

Takeout fried rice is one of those cravings that can be genuinely hard to satisfy when you're avoiding added sugar, since most bottled sauces and restaurant versions sneak it in through soy sauce blends and sweet glazes. This version swaps in coconut aminos, which delivers that same savory, umami-rich depth without any added sweeteners. The result is a wok-charred, deeply satisfying bowl that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. Ground pork keeps things hearty and affordable, while fresh ginger and garlic do the heavy lifting on flavor. The trick of using day-old cold rice is what makes the texture genuinely great — each grain fries up separately and picks up a little golden color rather than steaming into a soggy clump. Scrambled eggs folded right into the rice add richness, and the peas and carrots round it out into a complete, colorful meal. It comes together fast over high heat, making it a weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and cold
1 lb ground pork
3 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Break the cold cooked rice apart with your hands or a fork so there are no large clumps — loose, separate grains will fry evenly and develop better color.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, for 5–6 minutes until no pink remains and the meat reaches 160°F (71°C) at the center. Transfer the cooked pork to a plate and set aside.

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