Hearty Ham and Vegetable Fried Rice: Utilize Leftover Ingredients!
Super Easy Ham and Vegetable Fried Rice Using Fridge Scraps
Whip up a delicious bowl of rice using leftover vegetables and ham from your fridge! This recipe for Ham and Vegetable Fried Rice is simple, satisfying, and perfect for a quick meal. It’s also a great side dish for kids or a convenient late-night snack!
Main Ingredients- Spam (or your favorite canned ham) – about 1/3 can
- Onion – about 1/4
- Green onion (white part) – about 2cm length
- Carrot – about 1/5
- Warm cooked rice – 1 bowl
- Zucchini – about 1/3
Seasonings (based on 1 tablespoon for rice)- Cooking oil – 2 Tbsp
- Salt – a pinch (adjust to taste)
- Sesame seeds – a pinch
- Oyster sauce – 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper – a pinch
- Sesame oil – 1/2 Tbsp
- Cooking oil – 2 Tbsp
- Salt – a pinch (adjust to taste)
- Sesame seeds – a pinch
- Oyster sauce – 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper – a pinch
- Sesame oil – 1/2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Dice all the vegetables (onion, green onion, carrot, zucchini) and ham into small, bite-sized pieces (about 0.5cm). Ensure the rice is warm; it will help prevent clumping when stir-frying.
Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the chopped white part of the green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, releasing its aroma. Infusing the oil with scallion flavor significantly enhances the fried rice’s taste.
Step 3
Once the green onions become translucent, add the diced onion. Continue to sauté until the onion is also translucent and has released its sweetness. Be careful not to burn the onions while stir-frying.
Step 4
Now, add the diced carrots, zucchini, and ham. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper to eliminate any gamey smell from the ham. Stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes, just until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp. The key is to maintain a pleasant crunchiness in the vegetables.
Step 5
Add the entire bowl of warm cooked rice to the pan with the stir-fried ingredients. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry, ensuring the rice is well combined with the vegetables and ham. Gently spread the rice as you stir-fry to prevent sticking and clumping.
Step 6
Once the rice grains are separated and starting to toast, reduce the heat to low. Pour 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce around the edges of the pan. Stir-fry thoroughly, mixing the rice and ingredients until the oyster sauce is evenly distributed. While oyster sauce provides ample umami, taste and add another pinch of salt if needed to reach your desired seasoning.
Step 7
Finally, turn off the heat. Drizzle in 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and gently mix everything together, being careful not to mash the rice. Your delicious Ham and Vegetable Fried Rice is now ready!
Step 8
Enjoy your wonderful Ham and Vegetable Fried Rice!
