Ham Fried Rice

5 from 2 votes

My Ham Fried Rice recipe is delicious, made with leftovers, and ready in just 30 minutes! This is my go-to fried rice recipe for a busy weeknight.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: fried rice with ham, ham and rice recipes, ham fried rice, ham fried rice recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 471kcal

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In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil and allow it to warm up. Once heated, add in minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
½ cup olive oil, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
Add in corn and peas and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup frozen corn
Next, add in chopped ham and allow to heat up, about 2-3 minutes.
2 cups chopped ham
Toss in cooked (cold) rice and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
3 cups cooked white rice
Top with sliced green onions, ham bone broth, and soy sauce. Mix them together completely.
2 green onions, ½ cup ham bone broth, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
Carefully move your rice from the center of the skillet. Crack 4 eggs into the center of the skillet and whisk together.
4 eggs
Once the eggs are scrambled, mix your rice and eggs all together. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Make sure you are using completely chilled rice. This will help the rice easily fall apart into individual grains instead of clumping or sticking together!

Long-grain rice like jasmine rice is ideal for a fried rice recipe. The aromatic flavor of jasmine rice pairs well with the ham, too!

Feel free to toss in carrots, broccoli, bacon, or whatever you have on hand! Stir-fried rice is the best for mixing in seasonal veggies. I love this dish with asparagus, too!

A wok is awesome for stir-frying rice, but if you don't own one, that's alright. I use a regular large skillet for my fried rice and the texture is just as delicious.

You shouldn't need to add any extra salt and pepper, but taste test before serving to adjust as you prefer.

If you like, a little sesame oil may also be used for flavor. Add a teaspoon or two according to preference. Sesame oil has a strong flavor, so don't add too much!