Chinese - Ham Fried Rice
Source of Recipe
Rhonda Parkinson
Recipe Link: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/ricefried/r/friedrice.htm
Fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights, or when you're looking
for a creative way to serve leftovers. Cooked chicken or turkey can
be used in place of ham.
Chinese - Ham Fried Rice
2 eggs
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 onion
8 ounces cooked ham, diced
1 green onion, washed + diced
6 tablespoons oil for frying, or as needed
1/2 cup peas, fresh, canned or frozen
4 cups cold cooked rice
Lightly beat the eggs. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of the oyster
sauce and soy sauce. Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside.
Heat a wok or frying pan on medium/high to high heat.
When the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the eggs.
Scramble lightly and remove from the pan. Clean out the pan.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pan or wok. When the oil is hot,
add the onion. Stir-fry briefly, then add the ham and the
green peas. Stir-fry and remove from the pan. Clean out the pan.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok. Reduce the heat to medium
and add the rice, stirring with chopsticks to break up the clumps.
Stir in the remainder of the soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Add the cooked meat and vegetables back into the pan.
Stir in the scrambled egg. Heat through and stir in the green
onion. Serve hot.
Makes 4 - 6 servings.
Reader Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Vicki's comments: This is the best ham fried rice I have ever tasted.
I used 1 cup of frozen Peas & carrots. It is wonderful. Please try
it, you'll like it.