2Tablespoonsbacon greasedivided (you can use vegetable oil if you don't have bacon grease but I highly recommend bacon grease)
4largeeggs
1smallonionchopped
4Tablespoonssoy sauce
1 ½teaspoonssesame oiloptional but adds tons of flavor
4cupsricecooked and cooled to room temperature
peas, carrots, other vegetableschopped, as desired
Instructions
In a large pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp, turning to evenly cook both sides. (we didn't "crisp" ours, fully cooked but instead left it just a little soft in areas.)
Transfer your bacon to a paper towel covered plate to drain.
Pour all but a couple tablespoons of bacon grease into a glass bowl to cool. You want to leave a bit of it for the flavor.
Add 1 Tablespoon of the vegetable oil and heat for about a minute or two.
Crack each of the eggs gently into the oil and fry until the whites are cooked through. (Jess did each of hers sunny-side up, so that's what I did and I loved the yolk mixed with the fried rice and bacon.)
When the eggs are done cooking, remove them from the pan and place on a plate (they will go on top of each serving)
Now, add the final Tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the onion and saute until it softens, about 1 minute.
Add the soy sauce and rice (also the siracha if using). Stir-fry the rice until it is evenly coated in soy sauce and begins to sizzle on the bottom of the pan.Scrape the bottom of the pan several times to keep the rice from sticking and to get the loose flavor pieces free. They really are a huge part of this.
Next, crumble up your bacon or chop it and add it to the rice. Toss it all together to combine it.
Remove from the heat and scoop four servings on to individual plates. Top each serving with an egg and serve immediately.