Down-Home Fried Rice
Down-Home Fried Rice combines savory shrimp, ham, and fresh vegetables with a flavorful egg scramble, perfect for a hearty, satisfying meal suited for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 1/2 c. slivered onion ⓘ
- 4 ribs celery, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion ⓘ
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced ⓘ
- 4 c. cooked long grain rice ⓘ
- 1/4 c. no sodium defatted beef broth ⓘ
- 1/8 lb. thinly sliced ham, shredded ⓘ
- 1 lb. cooked shrimp, shelled and halved crosswise ⓘ
- 1/4 lb. snow peas, lightly blanched and cut lengthwise ⓘ
- 2 eggs ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy casserole or wok over medium-low heat.
- Add onion, celery, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes more.
- Add rice, beef broth, and ham; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and snow peas; cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Beat eggs and soy sauce together.
- Push rice to the sides, making a well in the center.
- Return casserole to heat and pour egg mixture into the center.
- Stir with a fork for 1 minute until eggs are set.
- Gently fold in rice and heat through.
- Stir in green onion before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
784
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Soy
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).