Easy Ham Fried Rice

Savory fried rice with diced ham, vegetables, and scrambled eggs in a white bowl.

Easy ham fried rice in 25 minutes using simple ingredients and leftover ham. Quick, not mushy or clumpy, with that classic fried rice texture.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course 30 minutes meals

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 296.6 kcal

Equipment

Non-stick Skillet

Ingredients

3 cups cooked and cooled rice
Leftover ham OR 1 ham steak about 8 ounces, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
2 large eggs lightly beaten
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Add cubed ham and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.3 cups cooked and cooled rice.
In the same skillet, add the remaining oil (or more if needed). Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.1 small onion.
Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.2 cloves garlic.
Add peas and carrots, cook for 2 minutes.1 cup frozen peas and carrots.
Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble until just set.2 large eggs.
Add cooked rice to the skillet. Stir in another 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed to prevent sticking. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps.
Return the ham to the skillet. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Stir to combine.3 tablespoons soy sauce,1 teaspoon sesame oil,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.2 green onions

Notes

Don’t use country ham, which is saltier and cured differently than regular ham, it would likely not pair well with soy sauce or other typical fried rice ingredients. It’s best to stick with a milder ham, like leftover holiday ham, or a ham steak which will blend better with the flavors of the fried rice.

Nutrition

Serving: -56gCalories: 296.6kcalCarbohydrates: 41.8gProtein: 9.1gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 81.8mgSodium: 816.5mgPotassium: 232.7mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.7gVitamin A: 3503.9IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 50.2mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword 30 minute meals, Dinner, ham, leftover ham, one-pot meal, rice

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