Fluffy and Delicious Ham and Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy and Delicious Ham and Egg Fried Rice
Perfect for a Solo Meal or Kid’s Snack! Ham and Egg Fried Rice Recipe
When you need a quick and satisfying meal on a busy day, or want to make a healthy and delicious dish for your child, there’s no better option than Ham and Egg Fried Rice! Let’s get started on making this delightful fried rice, featuring fluffy rice grains, tender scrambled eggs, and savory ham.
Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp minced green onion
- Cooking oil, as needed
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 ready-to-eat rice pack (e.g., Hetbahn)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The first step to delicious fried rice is preparing your ingredients! Finely mince the green onions and ham into bite-sized pieces. You can dice the ham or slice it into strips, whichever you prefer.
Step 2
Crack 2 fresh eggs into a bowl. Use a fork or whisk to break the yolks and beat the eggs until well combined and slightly frothy. Beating the eggs well will result in softer scrambled eggs.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Sauté the minced green onions and ham until fragrant. Continue to stir-fry until the green onions are aromatic and the ham is lightly browned.
Step 4
Once the green onions and ham are partially cooked, push them to one side of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and gently stir with chopsticks to create soft scrambled eggs. Cook until just set but still moist, then turn off the heat.
Step 5
The key to great Ham and Egg Fried Rice is fluffy rice! It’s best to use cold rice or an unopened ready-to-eat rice pack without heating it. If you’re using freshly cooked rice from a rice cooker, scoop it out and let it cool slightly. Hot, freshly cooked rice tends to clump together when stir-fried.
Step 6
Add the stir-fried ham and eggs, along with the prepared rice, to the pan. Gently mix everything together over low heat. Use a spatula to lightly press and separate the rice grains as you stir-fry, ensuring they don’t clump. If it takes a while to stir-fry the rice, you can turn off the heat temporarily to mix the ingredients and rice before turning the heat back on.
Step 7
Once the rice and all ingredients are well combined, push the fried rice mixture to one side of the pan. Pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce into the empty space. Let the soy sauce sizzle and caramelize slightly against the hot pan for a moment before mixing it into the fried rice. This step adds a deep, savory flavor and a hint of wok hei (smoky aroma).
Step 8
Adjust the seasoning with about 0.5 Tbsp of oyster sauce. Oyster sauce adds a rich umami flavor that enhances the overall taste of the fried rice. Taste and add a little more oyster sauce if needed.
Step 9
Finally, drizzle with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a perfectly finished, aromatic Ham and Egg Fried Rice!
Step 10
Your perfectly balanced, savory, and not-too-salty Ham and Egg Fried Rice is ready! It’s a simple homemade dish that rivals restaurant quality.
Step 11
To serve, scoop the fried rice into a bowl. Place a serving plate over the bowl, and carefully invert them together. This creates a beautifully rounded mound of fried rice. For an extra touch, you can arrange some of your child’s favorite fruits, like strawberries or blueberries, alongside the rice for a visually appealing and nutritious meal.
Step 12
Remember the secrets to amazing Ham and Egg Fried Rice: fluffy rice, tender scrambled eggs, soy sauce caramelized in the pan for depth, and the essential umami boost from oyster sauce! Keep these tips in mind for your next delicious creation.
