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Ham Fried Rice

Quick and easy 30 minute meal packed with ham, vegetables and rice!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil or butter
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 4 cups cooked cold white rice
  • 3 large eggs whisked
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • sliced green onions optional for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat sesame oil and canola oil or butter in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, peas and carrots and saute until onions are becoming translucent. Add garlic to the frying pan and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  2. Add in rice and ham and stir to combine.
  3. Push the vegetable mixture to the side of the pan. Pour the eggs into the empty side of the pan and scramble the eggs with a spatula. When eggs are fully cooked combine with vegetables.
  4. Then add soy sauce and stir to mix. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with green onions if desired.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • What Rice Is Best For Fried Rice?
  • Leftover rice is best so that the rice grains are dried out. This keeps them from getting mushy when you stir fry them.
  • I like to use cooked white rice for this recipe but you can use brown rice or jasmine rice, too!
  • Does The Rice Have To Be Cold?
  • It doesn’t have to be cold, but it needs to be already cooked and a day old. Because you will store it in the fridge before you make the rice it will be cold when you add it to the pan – that’s fine!
  • I Don’t Have Leftover Rice. What Should I Do?
  • Leftover rice works best, but if you don’t have any I have a tip for using rice that you cook the same day.
  • Once it’s cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool. This will allow the steam to escape so your rice doesn’t have as much moisture. If you have time, let it cool to room temperature before making your fried rice.
  • Just keep in mind that freshly cooked rice will get mushy in your fried rice. Cooling it first helps, but it won’t be exactly the same as day-old rice.
  • How Long Does Ham Fried Rice Keep?
  • If you use day-old rice, leftover fried rice will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.
  • Variations
  • Variations
  • Beef: Leftover steak is great!
  • Chicken: Add shredded cooked chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken.
  • Pork: If you don’t have ham, try leftover pork loin or cook up some bacon to add to your fried rice.
  • Seafood: Shrimp is great in fried rice, too!

Nutrition Information

Calories 488kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 238mg (79%) Sodium 1414mg (59%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 7160IU (143%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 238mg 79%
Sodium 1414mg 59%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 7160IU 143%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.