Better than Takeout Ham Fried Rice

5 from 5 votes

Better than Takeout Ham Fried Rice

Ham fried rice is a 30-minute, on-pan dish that turns your leftovers into a simple yet delicious dinner. It tastes even better than takeout!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: 10 minute, easy ham fried rice, fried rice, fried rice recipe, ham fried rice, ham fried rice recipe, homemade ham fried rice, leftover ham recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup diced white onion, about 1 small onion
1 ½-2 cups diced ham
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 large lightly beaten eggs
3 cups cooked rice
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

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.

Notes

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!

Nutrition

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