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
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Ham Fried Rice
Video
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Uncooked Rice
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Minced
- 1-2 Packets Fried Rice Seasoning
- 1/4 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
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 in our house. 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.Nutrition
The yield is about 8-9 cups. If you are serving as a side you may want to cut the recipe in half, depending on how many you are feeding.
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This post was originally published January 24, 2019 and has been updated with better photos, video and more detailed information.
Yes yes yes! All day, any day YES! Love this recipe so much!
I’m so glad! Thanks Andie!
I added crispy bacon bits to this fried rice recipe, it was sooo good! My family loves this breakfast with hot chocolate. A great addition to our on-repeat recipes, thanks for this great recipe!
Not a fan of peas, so I remove them and put corn instead, I love it! It tasted sooo delicious and enjoyable. Such a great meal!
Thanks so much Journa, glad you enjoyed it!
I was looking to switch up my classic chicken rice and ham was surprisingly delicious. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
You are so welcome! Thanks Val.
Such a great way to use up leftover rice!
I adore fried rice! I love finding new ways to make it and this is one of our favorites!
Oh, I could eat fried rice everyday!! Love it & love how easy & quick it is to make!
Whenever I’m craving takeout I make this!
After the one comment, I hesitate, but what is a fried rice packet? Never heard of it. Looks yummy and instructions look great!
No i’m so glad you asked! A fried rice packet is a seasoning packet for fried rice just like you could buy a packet for spaghetti, pesto, etc. I usually find my fried rice packets on the Asian aisle and they are yellow around the edges! Let me know if you can’t find it and I will try to post a picture. Good luck!
We grew up with my mom making Fried Rice all the time! So yummy! Thanks for sharing – I’m totally putting this one my menu for next week!