This easy ham fried rice recipe is super simple to make and tastes even better than takeout! With only a few ingredients and a skillet, you can have this ham fried rice ready to serve for dinner in less than 20 minutes!
I don’t know about you, but at least once a week, when it has been a hectic day, picking up Chinese takeout for dinner always runs through my mind. This easy ham fried rice recipe has been a miracle in our house! Whenever I think about getting takeout, I turn to this ham fried rice recipe instead. It’s healthier and cheaper than grabbing food from a restaurant, and actually tastes even better. With a few simple ingredients, you can have this dinner whipped up quicker than you could grab takeout.
The only things that you’ll need from your kitchen to make this ham fried rice is a skillet and your stovetop. To start, you will saute onions, peas, carrots, and diced ham in sesame oil. Once those are tender, slide them over to one side of the skillet and scramble the eggs on the other side until they are cooked. After everything is cooked, mix in your cooked rice and the soy sauce. Stir it all together and let it cook until your rice is warm. After those simple steps, your homemade fried rice with ham is ready to enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Ham Fried Rice Recipe
- This ham fried rice tastes even better than takeout (and it’s cheaper and healthier, too!).
- You only need to use a skillet to make this ham fried rice, so cleanup won’t take long at all!
- Ham fried rice makes an easy and tasty weeknight dinner.
- This easy ham fried rice recipe is an easy way to get some veggies into your diet.
- You probably already have most of the ingredients that you need to make this ham fried rice recipe.
Ingredients For Your Ham Fried Rice Recipe
- 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2-3 Tbsp. soy sauce more or less to taste
How to Make Easy Ham Fried Rice
Step 1: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Add onion, peas and carrots, and diced ham and cook until tender.
Step 3: Push mixture to the side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
Step 4: Add cooked cooled rice and soy sauce, stir to combine all ingredients. Stir the fried rice until heated through.
Step 5: Serve immediately. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Homemade Fried Rice with Ham
While this ham fried rice does make a filling enough dinner on its own, sometimes you just want something a little extra! One of my favorite sides to serve with this Asian dish is Homemade Cream Cheese Crab Rangoons. They add a nice crunch to the meal (and they’re super delicious). You can also serve this ham fried rice with One Pot Black Pepper Chicken or even egg drop soup.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
You can use brown rice or white rice for this ham fried rice recipe.
I always recommend using a low sodium soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
For more spice, add a dash of crushed red pepper to this ham fried rice.
If you want to add some crunch to this fried rice with ham, you can top it with sesame seeds, or even add in some chopped green onions.
Storage & Leftovers
If you have any leftover ham fried rice, store it in the fridge in a sealed container. It will last for up to two days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave.
FAQs
Can I use leftover rice for this ham fried rice recipe?
Yes, this recipe is a great way to use any leftover rice that you have in your fridge!
If my leftover ham fried rice is dried out, what can I do?
If your leftovers are a little too dry, you can add in a little bit of chicken stock. Just stir it in and reheat. The rice should soak it up, giving it the moisture that it needs. You can also add in a little more soy sauce.
Can I make this fried rice recipe gluten free?
This is a very easy recipe to make gluten free! The only thing to look out for is the soy sauce, which sometimes has gluten. Make sure that you choose a gluten free soy sauce, and you should be good to go.
Can I add extra veggies to this homemade fried rice with ham?
Yes, you can add any other of your favorite veggies into this ham fried rice.
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Easy Ham Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2-3 Tbsp. soy sauce more or less to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, peas and carrots, and diced ham and cook until tender.
- Push mixture to the side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
- Add cooked cooled rice and soy sauce, stir to combine all ingredients. Stir the fried rice until heated through.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
