Savory Stir-Fried Ham and Vegetables
A Crowd-Pleasing Recipe for Adults and Kids! Savory Ham and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ham tastes even better when braised! Instead of always grilling it, this recipe features a savory braised ham with oyster sauce that will be a hit with both adults and kids. Get ready to create a new ‘rice thief’ that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Ham (approx. 200g)
- 1/2 Bell Pepper (using different colors makes it more visually appealing!)
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- A sprinkle of Toasted Sesame Seeds
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (e.g., Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Oligodang (or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (e.g., Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Oligodang (or corn syrup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all your ingredients. Cut the ham into 1cm thick slices, and chop the onion and bell pepper into similarly sized chunks. Cutting them this way ensures a pleasant texture and makes them easy to eat.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp cooking wine, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce, and 0.5 Tbsp oligodang. Whisk well to create a delicious sauce. You can substitute corn syrup for oligodang if preferred.
Step 3
Heat 2 Tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; stir-frying it until a gentle aroma is released is key.
Step 4
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the thickly sliced ham and onion to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat. The fat from the ham will render and blend with the onions, adding a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 5
When the onions begin to turn translucent, add the chopped bell pepper and stir-fry together. Avoid overcooking the bell peppers, as they can become mushy. Stir-fry just until they are slightly softened to maintain a crisp texture.
Step 6
Once the vegetables are lightly cooked, pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute, ensuring the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. The oyster sauce will significantly enhance the umami flavor.
Step 7
Turn off the heat! Finally, sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness. Your delicious stir-fried ham and vegetables are now complete! It’s absolutely wonderful served over hot rice.
