Macadamia Free Pork Fried Rice

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

(30)

Fried rice is one of those weeknight heroes that somehow manages to feel both comforting and exciting at the same time. This version builds serious flavor from the ground up — savory ground pork, sweet carrots, tender peas, and a hit of coconut aminos that brings everything together with a rich, umami-forward finish. The trick of using day-old cold rice is the real secret weapon here, giving you those lightly golden, separated grains that make restaurant-style fried rice so satisfying. Grated fresh ginger and minced garlic go into the wok at just the right moment, filling your kitchen with an aroma that makes it very hard to wait for dinner. Scrambled eggs get folded right into the rice for extra richness, and the whole dish comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup. If you've ever scanned the back of a takeout container or a store-bought sauce packet and spotted unexpected tree nut ingredients, cooking this at home with a short, straightforward ingredient list is a genuinely reassuring alternative. It's the kind of meal you'll want on repeat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old and cold
1 lb ground pork
3 tbsp coconut aminos
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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