Ham and Egg Fried Rice with Sweet Peas
Ham and Egg Fried Rice with Sweet Peas is a tasty dish that's perfect for a quick meal–egg fried rice recipe with ham and peas!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 498kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups white rice leftovers
- 1/2 lb ham chopped
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 cup peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Chop the ham into small pieces. Set aside.
- Crack eggs in a bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pot or pan. Pour-in beaten egg mixture. Cook both sides until done. Remove from the pot and chop into pieces. Set aside.2 pieces eggs, 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- Pour remaining oil on the same pot. Add the ham. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.1/2 lb ham
- Add leftover rice. Toss until well blended. Continue to cook for 3 minutes.4 cups white rice
- Season with salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Put the peas into the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.1 cup peas
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve. Share and enjoy!
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Notes
Why Leftover Rice is Perfect for Egg Fried Rice?
Leftover rice is ideal for egg fried rice because it’s drier and less sticky compared to freshly cooked rice. When rice cools and sits in the fridge, the grains firm up and lose some moisture, making them less likely to clump together. This drier texture is perfect for stir-frying because it means the grains can separate easily and get that nice, crispy texture without turning mushy. So, using leftover rice not only makes your fried rice fluffier and more delicious, but it also saves you from the dreaded sticky mess!Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1259mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg