This QUICK and EASY Ham Fried Rice recipe takes just minutes from start to finish and will rival your favorite take out restaurant. This is the perfect meal to use up leftover ham!
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add butter and onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
Add the rice, veggies, ham, and sesame oil to the skillet and stir to combine. Let cook 3-5 minutes, then push to one side and add the egg, scrambling and cooking until done.
Stir the egg into the mixture, add the soy sauce, and cook 1-2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
Garnish with green onions and drizzle with yum yum sauce if desired. Serve warm, and ENJOY!
Notes
Substitutions:
Ham - I like thick sliced, but this recipe is so forgiving you can even use thinly sliced deli meat if it is what you have on hand.
Mixed Vegetables - I use frozen, but feel free to use fresh veggies and play around with whatever vegetable combination you prefer. It’s very customizable!
How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
in the freezer up to a month
How to Freeze: Making this ham and egg fried rice recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Prepare the ham fried rice completely as directed.
Let the rice cool.
Package it in a freezer bag or other freezer friendly container.
Freeze.
Once ready to make, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook rice with 1 tbsp of water for about 5-10 minutes stirring every 1-2 minutes, until tender and heated throughout. Time will vary based on how hot the pan is and how thawed the rice is.
How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments. Heat 30 seconds, mix, heat again if necessary.