Ham Fried Rice
This ham fried rice is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham! It's a delicious meal that's better than takeout and also gluten free.
Servings: 4
Calories: 432 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Cups (450 g) Cooked Rice previously chilled
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 ½ Cups (200 g) Ham diced
- ¾ Cups (80 g) Carrots diced
- 3 Green Onions thinly sliced, white & green separated
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- ¾ Cup (102 g) Frozen Peas
- 2 (100 g) Eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ Cup (60 g) Gluten Free Soy Sauce plus more for serving
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the ham and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the ham from the pan and set aside.1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil, 1 ½ Cups (200 g) Ham
- Add the white part of the onions and the diced carrots to the pan and saute for 5 minutes, until softened and tender. If the pan is dry, you can add a bit more oil.3 Green Onions, ¾ Cups (80 g) Carrots
- Add the garlic and cook while stirring constantly for 30 seconds.3 cloves Garlic
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.¾ Cup (102 g) Frozen Peas
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, then pour the eggs into the clear side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs and cook until set. Mix the eggs into the veggies.2 (100 g) Eggs
- Add the cooked rice and ham to the pan and stir until well combined. Heat through, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes.3 Cups (450 g) Cooked Rice
- Finally, add the soy sauce and white pepper and stir until well mixed. Cook for about 2 more minutes.¼ Cup (60 g) Gluten Free Soy Sauce, ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the green part of the onions. Serve immediately with extra soy sauce if desired.
Notes
NOTE ABOUT RICE: You must use leftover rice that has been chilled to avoid clumps in your fried rice. If you don't have old rice available, you can cook rice and spread it on a baking sheet. Once it has cooled, place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before making this recipe. Alternatively, many Asian markets sell cold rice.
STORAGE: Allow leftover fried rice to cool to room temperature before storing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, sprinkle a little bit of water over the rice so that it won't dry out, and then reheat it in the microwave.