Steps

1. Wash 2-3 lettuce leaves and tear them into bite-sized pieces.
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2. Thinly slice 2-3 slices of bacon.
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3. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat them well, ensuring the egg whites are broken.
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4. Heat a frying pan thoroughly and add 2 tbsp of sesame oil.
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5. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot pan. As soon as the edges start to set, immediately add 300g of warm cooked rice and toss with the eggs. (Key Tip!) Coating the rice with the runny egg and pressing it with a spatula will result in a fluffy texture.
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6. Once partially cooked, shake the pan and flip the rice. Press it down again and continue to stir-fry until it becomes fluffy, breaking up any clumps.
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7. Sprinkle 1/3 tsp of salt evenly over the rice and shake the pan to distribute the seasoning.
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8. Push the rice to the side of the pan, and in the cleared space, add the sliced bacon. Add a little sesame oil (to taste) and stir-fry.
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9. Once the bacon has rendered its flavorful oil, add 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tbsp of mirin (sweet rice wine) and stir-fry until fragrant.
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10. Add the stir-fried bacon and seasonings, rice, and torn lettuce to the pan. Gently combine everything.
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11. (Key Tip!) Adding the moisture from the lettuce to the fluffy fried rice will create a moist finish.
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12. For the finishing touch, drizzle a little sesame oil (to taste) from the side of the pan. Stir quickly, allowing the lettuce to cook slightly from the residual heat.
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13. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if necessary.
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14. Using a ladle or spoon, shape the fried rice into a round mound on a plate.
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15. Garnish with coarse black pepper, pickled red ginger, and scallions, if desired.
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