4.9 from 357 votes
Ham Fried Rice
Easy Ham Fried Rice made with leftover rice and thrown together in less than 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, cold leftover rice
- 2 large eggs
- 4 Tablespoons sesame oil (or peanut oil)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup carrot , peeled and diced
- 3/4 cup chopped ham
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce , or more, to taste
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Leftover cooked and cooled rice works best, and could be made earlier in the day and refrigerated until cold. Use wet fingers to separate the rice grains.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a wok or frying pan. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and add to the pan when the oil is hot.
- Stir gently with a wooden spoon just until cooked. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add peas, carrots and ham and saute for several minutes. Remove to the bowl with the eggs.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and toss every 30 seconds until it's lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, soy sauce and green onion and toss to combine. Return eggs and veggies to the pan.
- Add more soy sauce, to taste, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Variations:
- Make Ahead Instructions: Use leftover, cooked rice that can be prepared and refrigerated several days ahead of time.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow ham fried rice to cool completely and store it in a freezer safe bag, pushing all the air out before zipping closed. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rewarming.
- Gluten free: This ham fried rice is pretty much gluten free by nature but many soy sauces include gluten so be sure to find a gluten free soy sauce.
- Vegetarian: for vegetarian ham fried rice, sub small bits of sautéed tofu or simply add additional vegetables and omit the ham.
- Sub Brown rice: Sub cooked brown rice at a 1:1 ratio for a healthier ham fried rice.
- Add vegetables: consider adding additional vegetables including sauteed onions, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers, etc.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2025IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
6.6mg
(7%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2025IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.