Home > Dinner > Ham Fried Rice Ham Fried Rice December 29, 2023 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Leftover ham? Turn it into amazing Ham Fried Rice. It’s so good, you’ll want leftovers on purpose! We’re combining day-old rice, diced ham, and veggies– stir-fried for a quick, savory meal. No ham? Try our original Fried Rice Recipe or this nutritious Quinoa Fried Rice. Why We Love Ham Fried Rice Easy leftover transformation: Gives new, delicious life to leftover ham. Quick and easy: Ready in minutes, perfect for busy schedules. Versatile: Easily adaptable with different veggies or proteins. Flavorful: Savory, satisfying, and full of comforting flavors. Nutritious: Combines protein, veggies, and carbs in one dish. Ham Fried Rice Ingredients Unsalted butter: For flavor. Eggs: Fresh is best! Olive oil: Or use vegetable oil for neutrality. Ham: Smoked for extra flavor, diced small. Yellow onion: Finely diced to cook quickly. Minced garlic and ginger: Fresh, jarred, or in paste form — whatever you’ve got! Frozen veggies: Peas, carrots, corn – convenient and colorful. Day-old rice: Prevents mushiness. Green onions: For freshness and color. Toasted sesame oil: The perfect finishing touch! QUICK TIP Why use leftover rice for Ham Fried Rice? Freshly cooked rice contains a lot of moisture, and that can spell trouble for fried rice. Using fresh rice will likely leave you with soggy, mushy fried rice. Leftover rice is a bit dried out, and that makes each grain of rice perform better when the moisture of the fried rice sauce is introduced. If you don’t have any leftover rice, cook up a batch, let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, and then pop in the freezer for 30 minutes. This process will dry out the rice just a bit so that it makes your fried rice fantastic! Sauce Ingredients Pepper: White or black–pepper nicely balances the flavors in Ham Fried Rice. Oyster sauce: Adds flavor and savory depth. Chicken bouillon powder: Flavor booster. Low-sodium soy sauce: Flavor without too much saltiness. Rice vinegar: Balances with mild acidity. How To Make Ham Fried Rice Prep the sauce: Mix sauce ingredients in a jar. Scramble the eggs: Melt butter, scramble the eggs, and set aside. Stir-fry ham and veggies: Stir-fry the ham, onions, garlic, ginger, and frozen veggies. Add rice: Stir in day-old rice and sauce. Finish with the eggs: Add scrambled eggs, green onions, and sesame oil. Serve: Enjoy hot! What To Serve With Ham Fried Rice Soup: A light miso or egg drop soup pairs well. Salad: A crisp Asian-style slaw or cucumber salad offers a refreshing contrast. Spring rolls: Vegetable or shrimp spring rolls add a crunchy, tasty side. Dumplings: Steamed or pan-fried dumplings complement the rice’s flavor. Edamame: A simple, protein-packed lightly salted side. STORAGE Storage Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or skillet with a bit of water or oil. More Recipes To Use Leftover Ham: Ham And Bean Soup Ham Pot Pie Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche Ham and Cheese Sliders Ham and Potato Soup FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Ham Fried Rice 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe Leftover ham? Turn it into amazing Ham Fried Rice. It's so good, you'll want leftovers on purpose! We're combining day-old rice, diced ham, and veggies, stir-fried for a quick, savory meal. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Ham Fried Rice 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Leftover ham? Turn it into amazing Ham Fried Rice. It's so good, you'll want leftovers on purpose! We're combining day-old rice, diced ham, and veggies, stir-fried for a quick, savory meal. Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish Cuisine American Keyword Ham Fried Rice Prep Time 12 minutes minutes Cook Time 8 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 2 -3 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 715kcal Author Chelsea Lords EquipmentLarge skillet or Wok Ingredients▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter▢ 2 large eggs▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil▢ 1 cup leftover cooked ham, diced to small pieces▢ ½ cup finely diced yellow onion▢ 1½ teaspoons each: minced garlic and minced ginger▢ 1½ cups frozen veggies (I use 1/2 cup corn & 1 cup peas & carrots)▢ 2 cups cooked day-old rice from the fridge (Note 1)▢ ⅔ cup green onions, thinly sliced▢ 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oilSauce▢ 1 tablespoon oyster sauce▢ ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder▢ 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce▢ 1 teaspoon rice vinegar▢ ¼ teaspoon white (or black) pepper InstructionsSAUCE: Prep everything first; cooking goes fast! Combine all sauce ingredients in a small jar. Shake well and set aside.EGGS: Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then pour into the skillet once the butter is melted. Scramble eggs until just cooked (still slightly wet); transfer to a plate. Chop or break up with a spatula and set aside.FRIED RICE: Increase heat to high. In the same skillet, add oil, ham, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry until ham is golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and cook until excess water evaporates (2-3 minutes). Stir in the rice and prepared sauce. Cook for 1½ to 2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.SERVE: Mix through the cooked eggs, green onions, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve immediately. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Rice: If you don't have day-old rice, spread freshly cooked rice on a lined sheet pan. Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate (or freeze) until chilled before using in the recipe. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 2276mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7710IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
