Use leftover ham, or thick-sliced deli ham, to make the best Ham Fried Rice with scrambled eggs and vegetables. This flavorful recipe is better than Chinese takeout, and easy to make in 15 minutes for a busy weeknight meal!
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, peas and carrots, cook 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic.
Cook for 1 minute then move the vegetables to one side of the pan and crack the eggs in the other side.
Scramble the eggs, then combine with the vegetables. Move the vegetables and eggs to one side of the pan.
Add the additional tablespoon of oil to the other side of the pan. Add the ham and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the rice, soy sauce, and sriracha. Combine everything and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Top with the diced green onions and serve.
Notes
The diced ham can be leftover hamfrom a holiday meal, or thick-sliced ham purchased from the deli counter at the grocery store.
Cooked white rice – if you don’t already have cooked leftover rice, be sure to cook the rice before starting this recipe. Follow the link provided for instructions on how to cook the rice on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, or in a rice cooker.
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Store leftover ham fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the fried rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw the rice in the refrigerator for 24 hours before reheating and serving the fried rice.