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Ham fried rice with peas, carrots, egg and green onions in a bowl

Ham Fried Rice

Diced ham, cold rice, scrambled egg and frozen vegetables stir-fried with soy sauce and garlic. A 20-minute dinner made from leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1½ cups cooked ham diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 3 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble until just set. Move them to a plate.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots and the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add the rice, breaking up any clumps. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice is hot and starting to crisp in spots.
  5. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil and scrambled eggs, breaking the eggs into small pieces.
  6. Top with the green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Ham is salty, so start with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and taste before adding more.
  • Any cooked rice works: white, brown or jasmine.
  • Use the largest skillet you have so the rice fries instead of steams.
  • Low-sodium soy sauce is a good choice here.