Egg Fried Rice with Ham
Ingredientsfor 2
420
Cal
22g
Protein
52g
Carbs
14g
Fat
- 14 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
- 24 large eggs, beaten
- 31 cup diced ham
- 41 cup frozen peas
- 54 cloves garlic, minced
- 61 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 73 tablespoons soy sauce
- 81 tablespoon sesame oil
- 92 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 104 green onions, sliced
- 11White pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Make sure rice is cold — room temperature or refrigerator cold. Warm or freshly cooked rice will clump and stick rather than fry into individual grains.
- 2
Heat wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add eggs and scramble quickly, keeping them in large, fluffy curds, about 45 seconds. They should be just barely set. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Add remaining oil. Add ham and cook 2 minutes until slightly caramelized. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying 30 seconds. Add cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Spread into an even layer and let sit undisturbed 2 minutes to develop a slight crust. Stir, then press flat again. Repeat twice.
- 4
Add peas, soy sauce, and eggs. Toss everything together vigorously for 1–2 minutes. Drizzle sesame oil over the top, add green onions and white pepper, and give a final toss. Serve immediately.