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Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The rice is ready when it is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Slow cookers can vary, so check the rice slightly earlier the first time you make it.
3. Add the Eggs
Use a spoon to gently push the cooked rice mixture towards the sides of the slow cooker, creating a space in the centre.
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Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the centre, replace the lid, and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
4. Finish and Serve
Gently break up the cooked eggs and fold them through the rice.
Sprinkle the sliced spring onions over the top and serve warm directly from the slow cooker.
Tips for the Best Results
Rinse the Rice Well
Rinsing removes excess starch and helps stop the rice from becoming overly sticky or clumpy.
Keep an Eye on the Cooking Time
Different slow cookers heat at different speeds. Check the rice after about two hours to make sure it doesn’t overcook or dry out.
Don’t Stir Too Often
Opening the lid releases heat and can affect the cooking time. Let the rice cook undisturbed until it is nearly ready.
Adjust the Seasoning Carefully
Soy sauce, oyster sauce, bacon, and chicken stock can all contain salt. Taste the finished rice before adding any extra seasoning.
Easy Variations
This recipe is simple to customise depending on what you have available.
Try adding:
- Diced cooked chicken
- Small prawns
- Chopped ham
- Capsicum
- Carrots
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Extra frozen vegetables
- A little chilli sauce for heat
For a vegetarian version, leave out the bacon, use vegetable stock, and choose a vegetarian oyster-style sauce.
What to Serve With Slow Cooker Fried Rice
This dish can be enjoyed on its own, but it also works well alongside:
- Honey soy chicken
- Sweet and sour pork
- Beef stir fry
- Grilled chicken
- Spring rolls
- Dumplings
- Steamed vegetables
How to Store Leftovers
Allow leftover rice to cool quickly, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it promptly.
Use the leftovers within one to two days. Reheat until the rice is steaming hot throughout, and avoid reheating it more than once.
Final Thoughts
Slow cooker fried rice is the perfect recipe for anyone who loves takeaway-inspired flavours but wants an easier cooking method.
With tender rice, smoky bacon, vegetables, egg, garlic, and savoury sauces in every spoonful, it delivers plenty of flavour without requiring constant stirring or complicated preparation.
Dump it in, leave it to cook, and come back to a warm, satisfying family meal.
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