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    April 20, 2022

    Ham Fried Rice Recipe

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    Ham fried rice is a super quick and easy dinner idea. Whip it up in just 15-20 minutes! This recipe is great any time of year and can be made with ham from the deli. But I especially love making this recipe with leftover ham from Easter or Christmas.

    Ham fried rice in a white serving dish with chopsticks.
    Ham Fried Rice

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    Wasting food is always such a bummer! Sometimes around the holidays we eat a lot of the same thing, we get tired of it and it goes bad. It's understandable.

    This recipe is unique way to mix things up and eat something that tastes different, but uses up all of those leftovers.

    Homemade fried rice is better than takeout in my opinion, and this recipe helps you eliminate waste so it's a win win!

    Want more leftover ham recipes? Try my Creamy Ham & Bean Soup or Ham & Cheese Quiche Cups, both are delicious options.

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    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • How to make ham fried rice:
    • Step By Step Photos
    • Expert Tip
    • Variations
    • Storage Instructions
    • How To Reheat
    • Ham Fried Rice Recipe

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    Extra virgin olive oil: used to sauté veggies.

    Vegetables: peas, corn and carrots. I like using a frozen veggie mix for speed and convenience.

    Eggs: no fried rice is complete without scrambled eggs!

    Cooked rice: cook using any method you desire, according to package instructions. I like to select a nice, long grain rice (typically jasmine). You can also do half regular rice, half cauliflower rice to cut down on calories if desired!

    Ham: diced up into bite size pieces.

    Soy sauce: select a gluten free soy sauce if necessary (most brands are not gluten free, but those that are will be explicitly marked). Teriyaki sauce is also a yummy substitute.

    Fresh coriander: more commonly known as cilantro.

    Salt & pepper: for some extra, delicious flavor!

    Ham fried rice ingredients arranged on a white countertop with text overlay labels.
    Ingredients

    How to make ham fried rice:

    Keep scrolling to find the complete recipe card with measurements. We'll start here with a quick overview!

    1. Place a frying pan on the stovetop and add olive oil. Turn heat to medium low and allow oil to heat for a couple of minutes.
    2. Add veggies. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
    3. Stir in cooked rice, ham, salt and pepper.
    4. Add soy sauce and mix until all ingredients are coated. Allow everything to cook together for a few minutes and then push to one side of the pan.
    5. Spray exposed portion of the pan with a bit of nonstick cooking spray (a little butter or additional olive oil will also work). Whisk eggs and pour them into the greased open space.
    6. Scramble the eggs carefully and avoid mixing them with other ingredients until fully cooked.
    7. Once eggs are fully cooked, mix them with the other ingredients. Stir in fresh chopped coriander (cilantro) and green onion.
    8. Serve rice. Top with additional fresh coriander, soy sauce, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

    Step By Step Photos

    • Sautéing diced carrots, peas and corn in a white frying pan.
    • Ham and cooked white rice mixed into sautéed vegetables.
    • Sautéed veggies mixed with ham, rice and soy sauce.
    • Rice, ham and veggies pushed to one side of skillet, scrambling eggs on the other side.
    • Adding chopped cilantro and green onion to skillet with ham fried rice.
    • Ham fried rice in a white serving dish with chopsticks to the side.
    Step By Steph Photos: Making Ham Fried Rice

    Expert Tip

    1. Scrambled eggs: I prefer to scramble eggs in the same pan as my fried rice, simply because I don't like creating extra dishes. You can absolutely make your eggs in a separate pan and add them in.

    Variations

    There are a lot of fun things you can do with fried rice! Here are some ideas:

    • Leave the meat out for a vegetarian version of this dish.
    • Try a different protein! This Steak Fried Rice is especially fantastic but you can also try tofu, ground beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, lobster or crab.
    • Add different veggies. Green beans, bell peppers, jalapenos, edamame, onion, radishes, asparagus or water chestnuts would all be delicious. Use your favorites!
    • Instead of soy sauce, you can substitute teriyaki sauce.
    • Want to cut down on carbs and calories? Try using half cauliflower rice and half regular rice.

    Storage Instructions

    Store rice in an airtight food storage container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or a month in the freezer.

    How To Reheat

    If your rice is in the freezer, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Measure one tablespoon of olive oil into a large skillet, place rice in the pan and stir often until nice and hot. You can also microwave your rice. I recommend covering it with a damp paper towel when using this method! The rice will draw moisture from the paper towel which will keep it from drying out.

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    Ham Fried Rice Recipe

    Sauteed veggies mixed with white jasmie rice, diced ham, salt, pepper and soy sauce! Mix in some green onion and fresh corinader for extra fresh flavor and color. Top with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts if desired.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Keyword: Ham Fried Rice
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 249kcal

    Equipment

    • Large skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup frozen veggie mix *I like to use peas, carrots and corn.
    • 1 cup diced ham
    • 2 cups cooked rice *see note below
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup soy sauce *see note below
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander *also known as cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

    Optional toppings:

    • Additional chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), additional soy sauce, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds (white or black).

    Recipe notes: 

    Rice: you can use white, brown or even wild rice. Cook using whichever method you prefer, according to instructions on packaging. 
    Soy sauce: If you want to make your rice gluten free, be sure to select a brand of soy sauce that is marked as gluten free on packaging (most brands are not gluten free).

    Instructions

    • Place a frying pan on the stovetop and add olive oil. Turn heat to medium low and allow oil to heat for a couple of minutes.
      1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • Add veggies. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
      1 cup frozen veggie mix
    • Stir in cooked rice, ham, salt and pepper.
      1 cup diced ham, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 cups cooked rice
    • Add soy sauce and mix until all ingredients are coated. Allow everything to cook together for a few minutes and then push to one side of the pan.
      ¼ cup soy sauce
    • Spray exposed portion of the pan with a bit of nonstick cooking spray (a little butter or additional olive oil will also work). Whisk eggs and pour them into the greased open space.
      2 large eggs
    • Scramble eggs carefully and avoid mixing them with other ingredients until fully cooked. Combining too early will cause a coating effect rather than the result we want, which is nice bits of scrambled egg all throughout the rice. (*Tip: you can also scrambled your eggs in a separate small pan and add them to other ingredients if preferred).
    • Once eggs are done cooking, mix them into the other ingredients. Stir in fresh chopped coriander (cilantro) and green onion.
      2 tablespoons chopped green onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
    • Serve rice. Top with additional fresh coriander, soy sauce, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4th of recipe (all values approximate) | Sugar: 1.9g | Fiber: 1.5g | Calories: 249kcal | Fat: 7.9g | Protein: 14g | Carbohydrates: 30.1g

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    1. Leslie Watkins says

      April 20, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Can’t wait to give this a try! Perfect timing!

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      • Garlic Salt & Lime says

        April 22, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Yay! Yes! Time to use up all of that leftover ham. Thanks, Leslie!

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      April 21, 2022 at 6:07 am

      I love that your recipes are so practical and easy! Another great recipe I can to the mix. Thank you so much!

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      • Garlic Salt & Lime says

        April 22, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Thank you so much, Anna!

        Reply
    3. Mary Anne Russo says

      April 22, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Well I made this and it was absolutely the best! I used a gluten free soy sauce and it was so good! I haven’t had any Asian food since being diagnosed with celiac and this tasted just like what I had been missing! Thank you!

      Reply

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