Description
This Ham Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful meal that combines savory cubed ham, mixed vegetables, scrambled eggs, and fragrant sesame oil, all sautéed to perfection with a special fried rice seasoning. It’s a versatile dish perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with various proteins and garnishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (or any high smoke point oil like canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- 2 cups cubed ham (shrimp, chicken, beef, or pork will also work)
- 12 oz. frozen mixed vegetables (1 bag), or any 12 oz. of veggies
- 0.74 oz. fried rice seasoning mix (1 packet)
- 4 cups cooked rice (chilled, white or brown, 1¾ cups dry, or use riced cauliflower)
- 4 large eggs (scrambled)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for gluten-free use tamari or coconut aminos)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Ham and Vegetables: Add the cubed ham, frozen mixed vegetables, and the fried rice seasoning mix to the skillet. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes until the ham develops some color and the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Rice: Incorporate the cooked rice into the skillet and sauté it for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice starts to brown slightly, absorbing flavors.
- Mix in Eggs and Soy Sauce: Stir in the scrambled eggs and the low-sodium soy sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the eggs and rice are evenly heated and combined.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the ham fried rice hot. Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- You can replace ham with shrimp, chicken, beef, or pork based on preference.
- Using chilled rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- If preferred, riced cauliflower is a great low-carb alternative to rice.
- Adjust the seasoning mix quantity to taste if using homemade seasoning blends.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit ham and use tofu or additional vegetables.
