Ham Fried Rice
from ButterYum
serves 8-10
Ingredients
4 tablespoons peanut oil (or canola or vegetable), divided
4 large eggs, beaten
1 large onion, minced
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas, corn, carrots), thawed
2 tablespoon sesame oil
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups leftover white or brown rice
4 scallions, sliced
Optional: Sriracha or Duck Sauce
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, scramble the eggs in half of the oil; remove from pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan and sauce onions until translucent.
Add garlic and saute for about a minute.
Add diced ham and veggies and saute for a few more minutes to heat them through, then stir in the sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, sugar, rice, ham, and scrambled eggs; mix well.
Sprinkle scallions on top and serve with Sriracha or duck sauce if desired.
Notes:
Be sure to store sesame oil in the refrigerator or it may turn rancid rather quickly.
To make 4 cups of white rice: Stir together 2 cups parboiled rice, 3 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Chill rice overnight or spread into a thin layer on a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for several hours.