Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 5 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • Garnish:
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 4 green Thai chile peppers

Method

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and cook bacon until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving bacon grease in a bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons grease back into the skillet.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato and pineapple and stir-fry until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and add 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Add rice and stir-fry, breaking up with a spatula so it gets coated well with bacon grease. Cook for about 3 minutes. Season with ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
  • Move rice mixture to one side of the skillet or wok and pour beaten eggs onto the empty side. Stir-fry until eggs are almost set, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix eggs with rice mixture. Fold in bacon bits. Serve with cucumber, green onions, cilantro, lemon wedges, and chile peppers.