Ham Fried Rice
Leftover ham? Turn it into amazing Ham Fried Rice. It’s so good, you’ll want leftovers on purpose! We're combining day-old rice, diced ham, and veggies, stir-fried for a quick, savory meal.
Servings: 2 servings
Cost: $4.82
Equipment
- Large pan or wok
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup leftover cooked ham diced to small pieces
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1-1/2 cups frozen veggies I use 1/2 cup corn and 1 cup peas and carrots
- 2 cups Cooked rice from the fridge, see note 1
- 2/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- Prep everything first; cooking goes fast! Combine all sauce ingredients in a small jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large, nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then pour into the pan once butter is melted. Scramble eggs until just cooked (still slightly wet); transfer to a plate. Chop or break up with a spatula and set aside.
- Increase heat to high. In the same pan, add oil, ham, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until ham is golden, about 3–4 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and cook until excess water evaporates, 2–3 minutes. Stir in the rice and prepared sauce. Cook for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Mix through the cooked eggs, green onions, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1: If you don’t have day-old rice, spread freshly cooked rice on a lined sheet pan. Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate (or freeze) until chilled before using in the recipe.
Storage: Allow to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 2276mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7710IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg