Arroz Maluco - Brazilian Fried Rice with Ham and Egg
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Brazilian
Arroz Maluco - Brazilian Fried Rice with Ham and Egg
Description
The recipe stars cooked rice combined with cubed ham browned in butter to bring out its savory flavor. Onions are softened to add sweetness, then eggs are scrambled directly in the pan, creating small curds that disperse throughout the dish. Frozen peas add pops of sweetness and color without thawing requirements. The rice is gently stirred to combine all components and warmed through.
The dish finishes with crunchy potato sticks scattered on top for texture contrast, while fresh parsley adds a mild herbal note. This preparation is straightforward and uses commonly found ingredients for a filling fried rice variation.
It works well as a quick lunch or dinner and can be served as a complete one-pan meal. The potato sticks and parsley toppings are added at serving to preserve their texture and freshness, offering a balance to the warm, soft rice mixture.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cups ham cubed
- 1 onion diced
- 3 egg
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 1 cup peas no need to thaw!, frozen
- potato sticks to taste
- 1 tbsp parsley optional, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Add the butter and the ham to a medium pan with over medium heat, and brown the ham a few minutes.
- Add in the onions and saute until they are transparent.
- The, add in the eggs, and stir to scramble them.
- Add in the cooked rice stir, and cook until rice is warmed up - about 2-3 minutes.
- Lastly, mix in the peas and cook just long enough to heat them up, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve and top with potato sticks and fresh parsley.
Bom Apetite!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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