Ham Fried Rice
Not sure what to do with leftover holiday ham? Then make my EASY Ham Fried Rice Recipe! Stir fried veggies, leftover rice and chopped up ham make this ham fried rice a hearty dinner. This recipe features my SECRET ingredient for homemade fried rice that tastes just as good as takeout!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups leftover rice
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup ham, diced
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- sliced green onions, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet.Add in the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add in the cold rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.Stir in the peas and ham.
- Add the eggs back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.Serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1745mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7226IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg