Better than Takeout Ham Fried Rice
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You guys love all of my fried rice recipes, and this Ham Fried Rice is a classic! Just toss in leftover rice, ham, and a few simple ingredients, it’s ready in under 30 minutes! Try the baked fried rice version next!
A Reader’s Review
“This really is the best fried rice. I have now made it with pineapple and left over pork and it was superb. Love it!”
– Jan
Bye-Bye Takeout, Hello Flavor!
- Use Up Leftovers! This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers! If you have leftover rice or ham, this will be your new go-to recipe!
- Everyone loves it! Ham fried rice is one of those dishes that everyone can agree on. Kids, adults, they all love it!
- 30 Minute Meal! You can have this delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes! It is a complete meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side dish with my baked honey sesame chicken and crispy air fryer egg rolls.
Ingredients Needed
- Rice Tip: Use long-grain, day-old rice. The texture gives the best results. Short grain tends to be too mushy.
- Bring On The Veggies! You can load it up with your favorite veggies, like peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and chopped cabbage for crunch!
- Use Leftover Ham: Making ham for Sunday dinner? Use the leftovers to make this recipe for a quick and easy dinner later in the week!
How to Make Ham Fried Rice
My obsession with ham fried rice started at a young age. I was the pickiest eater ever! This fried rice recipe takes me back to times when this was all I would eat. It’s so simple yet so delicious! Try it in your Air Fryer next!
- Cook the Ham and Veggies: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to the bottom. Add 1 cup diced white onion, 1 ½-2 cups diced ham, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, and fry until tender.
- Scramble the Eggs: Slide the ham mixture to one side of the wok, then add the lightly beaten eggs onto the other side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the ham mixture.
- Add the Rice and Soy Sauce: Add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the ham mixture, then stir and fry until heated through and combined.
- Enjoy! Top with chopped green onions, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste, and serve!
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Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil to the bottom. Add 1 cup diced white onion, 1 ½-2 cups diced ham, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, and fry until tender.
Slide the ham mixture to one side of the wok and pour 3 large lightly beaten eggs onto the other side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the ham mixture.
Add 3 cups cooked rice and 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce to the ham mixture. Stir and fry until heated through and combined. Top with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions if desired and serve.
How To Store Leftovers
- In the Refrigerator: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To Reheat: Microwave individual portions. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, should do the trick!
Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 787mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1766IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.