BetterThan Take Out Fried Rice Recipe
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Dinner time is very important at my house. It is a time we use to reconnect and be together as a family! Because I have three small children I am constantly on the lookout for recipes that are fast and easy and toddler friendly. If it will take me hours to prepare, it is no good to me! Did you know that September is National Family Meals Month? Did you know that family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger – creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole?
We have a few family favorites that I make on a regular basis, and this is one of them. My favorite thing about this recipe is it is really easily customized. You can easily make less or more. More veggies, less veggies, it really is up to you.
Better Than Take Out Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups Day old rice
- Hormel庐 Cure 81 Boneless Ham
- A Bunch of green onions
- 3 eggs
- Soy sauce
- Bag of frozen peas and carrots
I start this dinner the night before. While cleaning up from dinner I throw a batch of rice in the rice cooker. After it is done and cooled down, I put it in the fridge. I don’t know the science behind this, but it is so much better with day old rice! This recipe is really easy to adjust sizing on. I make a bunch because it is so good leftover my husband always wants some to take for lunch the next day. You can easily cut the rice in half and keep everything else the same.
Start by heating a tablespoon or so of oil in a large skillet. Dice your green onion and throw it in.聽Next add the frozen veggies.
Chop up your Hormel庐 81 Boneless Ham and add that as well.
I have used all of the four different kinds, they are all delicious. The smaller size hams will easily do two batches of this rice. When I buy one we do one batch at the beginning of the week and one at the end of week. Or we have breakfast for dinner, there are a million ways to use this ham. They really are聽the best hand-picked hams, perfect for any meal occasion.
Once everything is hot add your rice and soy sauce. I add about 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, you can adjust this amount depending on your taste.
Once your rice is reheated and frying nicely push it to one side and crack your eggs in the pan. When they are mostly done cooking stir them into the rest of your rice mixture. Continue to fry until everything is combined and cooked through.
Sometimes I serve this rice with egg rolls or potstickers. Sometimes we just have fried rice for dinner. When we are only having fried rice I usually add some stir fry veggies to the mix as well to boost up veggie content.
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Ham is so good in fried rice; you did a great job 馃檪
This does look pretty cool – I would tootally make some if it comes out as good as it looks on your picture
My kids love fried rice, so I do it often. That one looks really good and I would love ti try your recipe.
I love fried rice! This looks tasty! I love the idea of adding ham to it!
wow this looks and sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Fried rice is one of my favorite dishes! My husband loves it too!
I have never made my own fried rice. This looks really good.
The fried rice looks so good. I am definitely picking up some Hormel and trying this! It really does look better (and better for you) than take out! Thanks for the recipe and the idea! 馃檪
That looks yummy! I have never tried fried rice with ham before, but it looks so good.
This looks and sounds so good. I have been looking for a good fried rice recipe and have found one here. Thank you so much for posting.
This fried rice recipe is going to be so delicious. I have never added ham to my fried rice before.
This looks so delicious. I love to eat rice. I make it a few times a week. I am going to try this fried rice recipe.
I love the idea of adding ham to fried rice. I would never have thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be making this for my family.
You know, in all of the rice dishes I’ve ever made, none have been fried. This looks yummy!
My girls and I love rice. This looks delicious and I love all the veggies. Adding it to the meal plan!
I love homemade refried rice. I have to try this recipe.
Now that is some fried rice this pregnant mama can enjoy! I absolutely love fried rice but lately all take out if way too greasy! I love this recipe and that it is a much more wholesome approach to a favorite comfort food.
I make fried rice all the time, but have never thought to put ham in it. Sounds yummy.
This looks absolutely delicious. I love ham in recipes and this is a great example of one.
This is exactly how I make fried rice. I am going to have to try it with ham! It looks great!
Never really thought about putting ham in fried rice. Might be something to try next time I make fried rice for the family.
That sounds so good. I have never had it with ham before. Nom.
Yummo! We don’t eat pork, so I’m thinking I could substitute some beef strips. It looks fantastic!
That looks so good! I love that you used ham. I’m all about the ham.