Pregnancy Friendly Pork Fried Rice

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.8

(30)

Fried rice is one of those cravings that hits hard, and this version delivers serious satisfaction with ingredients you can feel good about. Ground pork is cooked all the way through to 160°F, which matters when you're being careful about food safety — no guesswork, just a clear temperature target built right into the method. The eggs get fully scrambled in the wok rather than left runny, so every component is thoroughly cooked and safe to enjoy. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy sauce, keeping the savory, umami-rich flavor without the additives found in some bottled sauces. Carrots, peas, garlic, and fresh ginger round out the dish with real nutrients and bright flavor, making this feel like a complete, nourishing meal rather than a side. Day-old jasmine rice is the secret to getting those lightly golden, separated grains that make homemade fried rice genuinely better than takeout. Serve it straight from the wok for the best texture, or cool it quickly and refrigerate for an easy meal later in the week.

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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
Ingredient note
Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
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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