Ham Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Ham Fried Rice
Description
Ham Fried Rice features diced ham and mixed frozen vegetables stir-fried together, then combined with beaten eggs and leftover cooked rice. The rice is broken apart during cooking to ensure individual grains remain separate, while the eggs coat the rice lightly, integrating flavor and moisture. Garlic powder and salt season the dish, complemented by green onions added at the end for brightness and texture. The final fried rice is savory with hints of garlic, mild saltiness, and a mix of textures from tender ham, vegetables, and fluffy rice.
This dish is well-suited as a practical meal using leftover rice, making it a convenient and economical choice. It can be served as a main dish or a side, pairing well with simple steamed vegetables or a light soup.
Using a non-stick pan helps reduce oil use and prevents sticking. Stir-frying the ham and vegetables separately before adding to the rice improves texture and flavor layering. Ensuring each grain of rice is well coated with beaten eggs is necessary to avoid clumping and enhance the dish's cohesion.
Ingredients
- 2 lices ham 8 oz
- 2 cups mixed vegetables frozen
- 3 egg
- 3 ticks green onion
- 5 cups rice leftover and refrigerated, cooked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (add salt to your taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( ½ tablespoon for stir fry ham and ½ tablespoons for stir fry rice)
Instructions
- Wash and cut 3 sticks of green onion.
- Then, cut 2 slices, 8oz of ham into cubes.
- Crack 3 eggs into a bowl.
- Beat the eggs with a fork until it is well mixed.
- Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into the wok. Then, turn on medium small fire.
- Add 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables into the wok. Stir fry it for 1-2 minutes.
- After that, add the cut ham from step 2 into the wok.
- Keep stir frying for 1-2 minutes. Then, set it aside.
- Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into the wok. Add 5 cups of cooked leftover rice, stir fry and break down the rice to prevent it coming together.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs from step 4. Keep stir frying the rice and adding the eggs, to make sure the rice is covered with eggs.
- The following, add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir fry the rice and mix the seasoning well.
- When the rice is ready, add the cooked mixed vegetable and ham from step 8. Stir fry and mix the rice, ham and vegetables well.
- Lastly, add the cut green onion from step 1. Stir fry it a little bit and turn off fire.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan to reduce oil usage and prevent sticking during cooking.
- Stir-fry ham and mixed vegetables separately before combining with rice to preserve texture.
- Use leftover refrigerated rice and break it apart well during stir-fry to avoid clumps.
- Make sure all rice grains are coated with beaten eggs for even flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5g | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3792IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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