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No need to order take out again with this super easy Ham Fried Rice! Everything is done in one pan and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes!
This is a great recipe because it can be a new meal created with leftover ingredients. Leftover ham and leftover rice make this recipe easy peasy. If you have these ingredients as leftovers you can have this meal on your table in 15 minutes. No joke! It really is that simple, plus it is super delicious and kid friendly.
Not only is this recipe easy... quick... delicious... kid friendly... it is also versatile. If you are not a ham lover, you can substitute any protein. Chicken is good and so is shrimp. Tofu would even work to make this a vegetarian dish.
How to Make Ham Fried Rice
You will need these 7 simple ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots, about 2 small carrots
- 1-½ cups diced ham
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked rice, white or brown
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
After you gather your ingredients, you will first need to heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet with deep sides or a wok. Then add in the onions, carrots and ham. Saute until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add in the peas and saute another 2 minutes.
Next, push the veggies to one side of the pan. Pour the eggs on the other side of the pan and scramble them while cooking. Once eggs are done cooking about 2 minutes, then mix it all together. Add in the rice and soy sauce. Mix well and saute for a few minutes until all the soy sauce is absorbed.
Finally, serve and eat! It really comes together quick and is so easy!
Craving some other international cuisines? Here are some others you can try at home! No need for take out!
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Baked Rigatoni Casserole
Chicken Taco Soup
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Ham Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots, about 2 small carrots
- 1-½ cups diced ham
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked rice, brown or white
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet with deep sides or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add in the onions, carrots and ham and saute until veggies are tender. About 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and saute another 2 minutes.
- Push the veggies to the side of the pan and pour the eggs on the empty side. Scramble and cook the eggs for about 2 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix everything together. Stir in rice and soy sauce. Stir everything together and "fry" everything until all the soy sauce is absorbed.
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