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quick and cheap fried rice

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Shawn Chant
Birmingham, AL

Serves 4-6. This is great for lunch or a quick and easy dinner. My family loves this recipe and we have it 3 or 4 times a month. It takes longer to cut up everything than it does to prepare the entree! I usually use chopped deli ham. I get the deli to slice it about an inch thick and I use 2 slices. Or you can use one of the prechopped bags of ham found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.

(3 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For quick and cheap fried rice

  • 6 c
    rice, cooked, cooled
  • 1 can
    treet or spam chopped or
  • 1 c
    ham chopped
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 2 lg
    stalks of celery chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 c
    mixed vegetables, frozen
  • salt and pepper or creole seasoning to taste

How To Make quick and cheap fried rice

  • 1
    Cook mixed vegetables tender/crisp. I steam mine in the microwave. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat oil and butter in a large skillet or pot on medium high setting til butter is melted.
  • 3
    Fry ham, onions, and celery til veggies are tender/crisp. About 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Break chunks of rice apart. Add to skillet, stirring til rice is hot. About 2 minutes.
  • 5
    Add mixed veggies and season to taste.Enjoy!

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