Gather ingredients for this recipe so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS
Using a Chef’s knife and cutting board, mince the onion and garlic.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Add eggs into a small bowl and beat until combined.
Slice ham into small pieces.If you are making this as a main dish, go ahead and prepare the meat and cook it in a large skillet or shallow Dutch oven. When browned on all sides, remove from pan and keep warm for later.
Place peas in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Set all aside until ready to use.
MAKE THE FRIED RICE
In a large skillet, heat 1/8 cup peanut oil and saute the minced onion, grated carrot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender. Season with kosher salt, chili powder, and freshly ground black pepper.~ Use a large skillet, so you have plenty of room to scoot the ingredients around as needed. This is especially important when you add the eggs in the steps below.
Add the chicken broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
Stir in the cold leftover rice to the dish until combined. Heat through.
Create a hole in the center and add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs.I find it works best to scoot the vegetables to the edges of the pan, which leaves the center open. Add the eggs to this center part where you can scramble them easily.
Scramble the eggs until they are semi-cooked. Then mix the eggs into the rice.
The last step is to add the chopped ham pieces and peas. Stir to combine.
Taste Before Serving
Before serving, be sure to taste the rice. If it needs more seasoning, be sure to add it. Sometimes I will add more soy sauce to everything. Just because I like the way it tastes. I’ve learned to use low-sodium soy sauce, however.This recipe will serve 8-10 people.
Notes
* If you chose to add pieces of meat to the dish, you may cook the pieces at the very beginning in the same pan you'll use for the vegetables and rice. Just add the meat in at the beginning. Cook in oil and once it's brown, place the meat in a bowl and move onward with the recipe directions. Add to the dish per directions when you would add the chopped ham.