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Looking for a good recipe for fried rice? Look no further. Our homemade Ham Fried Rice is tried, tested, and kid approved!

My husband doesn't even like rice, but he requests this easy ham fried rice all the time. It is such a yummy and unique weeknight meal.

Like our Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls, our Slow Cooker Tikka Masala, or our Chicken Tortilla Soup, it is an easy and delicious meal for those busy week nights.

Ham Fried Rice

We typically eat the homemade fried rice for the main course, but for special occasions I make it as a side to Catalina Chicken and cook up some pot stickers. Either way you serve it, you won't be disappointed with this garlic fried rice recipe.

The greatest thing about this recipe is that it can be made all in one pan! Can I get a hallelujah for less dishes? I just scramble my eggs then set them aside until its time to add them back in.

Homemade Fried Rice

Before we get to the easy recipe tutorial (and video) let's answer a few frequently asked questions we get about this ham fried rice.

Can you use leftover rice for fried rice?

Yes! Homemade fried rice works great if the rice is cold to start, so its a great meal to make with leftover rice! It still reheats well, too. If you have leftover fried rice after making this, our homemade rice pudding is a reader favorite.

Best rice for fried rice?

Any type of rice works fine, but we have found that we prefer medium or long grain rice. Jasmine or basmati rice are our favorites because they will not mush or stick together like sushi rice or some other really starchy varieties of rice will.

How to make fried rice with egg.

I like to scramble my eggs first and set them aside so I only have to dirty one frying pan. Also, this recipe is very adaptable. If you like more or less egg, feel free to add or take away as needed to get to your desired egg ratio.

Garlic Fried Rice

If you make this ham fried rice recipe and enjoy it, we would love for you to leave us a positive comment and review, they mean so much to us.

Ham Fried Rice

Homemade fried rice is definitely one of our families very favorite meals. Even the pickiest of eaters will love this recipe. If you love rice, ham and garlic you are in for a treat.

5 from 15 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

3 Cups Uncooked Rice
3 Tablespoons Oil
2 Teaspoons Garlic Minced
1-2 Packets Fried Rice Seasoning
¼ Cup Soy Sauce
4 Eggs
1 Cup Thick Cut Deli Ham Cubed
1 Cup Peas
5 Green Onions Sliced
Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions

Start your rice cooking. While rice is cooking, chop meat and onions into small pieces. Scramble eggs and scoop off onto a plate. I use frozen peas, so I thaw them under some cool water at this point as well.
When rice is prepared, heat oil, garlic and onions in your pan. Add rice.
Gradually add in fried rice packet(s) and soy sauce. Once well mixed add all remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.