Ham Fried Rice

Fried rice with a variation. We like this on Sunday morning as a brunch item.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1 2⁄3 cups water
• 1  cup long grain rice
• 3  tablespoons  oil, divided
• 2  large eggs
• 4  ounces  cubed ham, cooked
• 1  small  chopped onion
• 1  cup frozen green pea, thawed under running water
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  oriental sesame oil

Directions

1. In med saucean bring butter and water to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir in rice.
3. Reduce heat to med low and partially cover the pan, simmering until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir the rice with a fork.
5. Reduce heat to low and cover and continue cooking until tender, about 15 minutes.
6. In a large skillet heat 1 TBS oil over med high, coating the pan.
7. In a small bowl beat eggs.
8. Add the eggs to the skillet and fry until set, turning once.
9. Transfer to plate and cut into 1/2 inch by 2 inch strips, then set aside.
10. In the same skillet heat another TBS oil.
11. Add ham and cook until lightly browned.
12. Transfer ham to eggs and set aside.
13. In same skillet, add final TBS oil.
14. Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
15. Stir in peas, cover and cook til tender 2-3 minutes.
16. Gently stir in the rice, eggs, ham, soy sauce and sesame oil.
17. Cook til heated through.
18. Serve immediately.