Ham Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 eggs, whisked
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups leftover rice
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup ham, diced
  • 3 tosp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tosp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • sliced green onions, for garnish
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Add in the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add in the cold rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
Stir in the peas and ham.
Add the eggs back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.