You guys love all of my fried rice recipes, and this Ham Fried Rice is a classic! Just toss in leftover rice, ham, and a few simple ingredients, it’s ready in under 30 minutes!

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A Reader’s Review

“This really is the best fried rice. I have now made it with pineapple and left over pork and it was superb. Love it!”

Bye-Bye Takeout, Hello Flavor!

  • Use Up Leftovers! This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers! If you have leftover rice or ham, this will be your new go-to recipe!
  • Everyone loves it! Ham fried rice is one of those dishes that everyone can agree on. Kids, adults, they all love it!
  • 30 Minute Meal! You can have this delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes! It is a complete meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side dish with my baked honey sesame chicken and crispy air fryer egg rolls .

Ingredients Needed

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  • Rice Tip: Use long-grain, day-old rice. The texture gives the best results. Short grain tends to be too mushy.
  • Bring On The Veggies! You can load it up with your favorite veggies, like peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and chopped cabbage for crunch!
  • Use Leftover Ham: Making ham for Sunday dinner? Use the leftovers to make this recipe for a quick and easy dinner later in the week!

How to Make Ham Fried Rice

My obsession with ham fried rice started at a young age. I was the pickiest eater ever! This fried rice recipe takes me back to times when this was all I would eat. It’s so simple yet so delicious!

  1. Cook the Ham and Veggies: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons of 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.
  2. Scramble the Eggs: Slide the ham mixture to one side of the wok, then add the lightly beaten eggs onto the other side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the ham mixture.
  3. Add the Rice and Soy Sauce: Add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the ham mixture, then stir and fry until heated through and combined.
  4. Enjoy! Top with chopped green onions, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste, and serve!
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How to Store Leftovers

This ham fried rice is a favorite at our house, so I always make a big batch for leftovers!

  • In the Refrigerator: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, should do the trick!
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More Fried Rice Recipes To Try

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  • ▢ 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

Nutrition

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Better than Takeout Ham Fried Rice

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

Nutrition

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