Easy Fried Rice with Ham, Eggs, and Veggies
This recipe for quick fried rice with ham, egg, and vegetables is one of my favorite dishes for a busy weeknight. It is easy to make, fast, and budget-friendly, and you probably already have most of the ingredients at home.When I don't have time to cook an elaborate meal but want to serve something tasty, this is my rice dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups white rice cooked (see *), cooled in the fridge
- 2 eggs size L
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 4 cloves garlic squeezed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound carrots and peas frozen
- ½ pound ham cubes
- 2 stalks spring onions thinly sliced
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Cook the rice*
- Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packaging. Let the rice cool. You can also make the rice a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator.4 cups white rice
- Break the eggs in a bowl and add some salt and pepper.
- Heat one tablespoon of sunflower oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs as a thin omelet.2 eggs, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- Let the omelet cool, roll it up, and cut it into thin strips.
Make the fried rice
- Heat the other tablespoon of sunflower oil in a large pan.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until it smells nice.4 cloves garlic
- Add the cooled rice to the pan and stir well.
- Season with sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well so that the rice absorbs the flavors.2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the carrots and peas, ham cubes, and egg strips to the rice. Stir everything together and heat it well.1 pound carrots and peas, ½ pound ham cubes
Serve
- Sprinkle the finely chopped spring onion over the fried rice.2 stalks spring onions
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, homemade meal!
NOTES
1. Rice: You need 1 cup (150–200 gram) of cooked rice per person. Rice that has cooled down well in the refrigerator is the tastiest. It can be cooked a day earlier (that is even tastier).
2. Soy sauce: Use Japanese soy sauce, Kecap Asin, or light soy sauce (available at the Asian Supermarket).
3. Storage
Allow the rice to cool down quickly before storing it.
Allow the rice to cool down quickly before storing it.
- Refrigerator: Store the fried rice covered in the fridge for up to two days.
- Freezer: You can store the rice in a freezer box or bag for up to two months. Then, let it defrost in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Heat in the microwave. Or fry in a frying pan or wok until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 976kcal | Carbohydrates: 166g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1795mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10950IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Iron: 4mg
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