Fried Rice with Ham and Peanuts Recipe
Description:
Make sure your rice is cold with this recipe, if it’s warm or hot the grains will stick together. I use leftover Chinese carry-out rice to make this and vary the ingredients according to what I have on hand.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Ham, Chicken, Long Grain Rice, Pork, Poultry, Rice, Onions, Peppers, Vegetable, Meat, Chinese, Asian, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Long-grain white rice | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Onion | 1 |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Green bell pepper | 1 |
| Mushroom | 1 |
| Cooked ham | 1/4 cup |
| Peanuts | 1/2 cup |
| Soy sauce | 2 tbsp |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 840.3
- Fat Content: 40.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 159mg
- Sodium Content: 955.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 85.1g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 3.6g
- Protein Content: 34g
Instructions:
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Rub the cooked rice with wet hands so all grains are separated; set aside.
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In a small bowl, lightly beat together eggs and salt.
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Place a wok over medium heat; when the wok is hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft curds form. Remove from the wok and set aside.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and add another tablespoon of oil to the wok. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Add the diced green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, cooked ham, and peanuts to the wok. Stir-fry the mixture until heated through, which should take about 2 minutes. Remove from the wok and set aside.
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Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the wok. Once the oil is hot, add the cooked rice and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in the ham and vegetable mixture, then add the soy sauce. Finally, add the cooked eggs back into the wok.
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Gently stir the mixture until the eggs are distributed evenly and in small pieces throughout the fried rice.
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Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Fried Rice with Ham and Peanuts!
This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the savory notes of the ham and soy sauce complemented by the crunch of peanuts and the freshness of the vegetables. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or a snack, and with a total cooking time of just 20 minutes, it’s sure to become a favorite in your repertoire of easy weeknight dinners.
