Ham and Egg Fried Rice

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 4 thick slices deli ham, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat 1/4 cup of the canola oil in a large nonstick saute pan set over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the rice and spread it out in an even layer.
  3. 3
    Cook the rice without stirring to crisp it up, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir the rice and continue to cook until lightly browned and crispy, about 4 minutes.
  5. 5
    While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons canola oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Add the onions and saute until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add the ham and cook until the edges start to brown, 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    In a medium bowl beat together the eggs and milk.
  9. 9
    Add a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Add the spinach to the rice and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  11. 11
    Then add the sauteed onions and ham.
  12. 12
    Add the eggs and give it a good stir.
  13. 13
    Cook, stirring occasionally until the eggs are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  14. 14
    Season with salt and pepper.
  15. 15
    Serve immediately.

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