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    Home » Pork Dinners

    Gammon Fried Rice

    Posted: Feb 17, 2020 · Updated: Aug 14, 2020 by Tonje

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    Gammon fried rice combines leftover gammon and rice with vegetables into a 10 minute, easy meal. A perfect recipe to use your roast dinner leftovers.

    Gammon fried rice in white bowls on a tablecloth.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make gammon fried rice
    • Storing leftovers
    • How to cook perfect gammon
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More recipes to use up leftovers
    • Recipe

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    Ingredients

    • Leftover cooked gammon - you can also use cooked ham or any other type of meat that you like.
    • Cooked rice - use your leftovers or cook your favourite white or brown rice.
    • Frozen peas and sweetcorn - or use your favourite vegetables. Leftover veggies are perfect!
    • Eggs - you can omit these, but they give fried rice a lovely texture.
    Gammon fried rice in white bowls on a tablecloth.

    How to make gammon fried rice

    Heat some olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add diced or shredded gammon (pre cooked), and cook for a few minutes until the outside is slightly golden and crsispy.

    Add cooked rice and vegetables to the skillet, and stir the ingredients to combine. Keep frying the rice while stirring to prevent any burning. When the rice has heated through, move the rice to the edges to create a small hole in the middle of the pan. Crack the eggs in the middle, and stir to scramble them as they cook. Gradually stir in the rice, until the rice mixture is completely merged with the eggs.

    Storing leftovers

    Leftover gammon fried rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that this depends on how long you have been storing the cooked gammon and rice already.

    You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw fried rice on the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave before serving.

    How to cook perfect gammon

    See my slow cooked gammon recipe for all my expert tips on cooking gammon. In general, I recommend following these tips for a great gammon joint that can be used in this recipe:

    • Leave the gammon in water overnight before cooking it. This keeps the gammon from being really salty.
    • Cook gammon joint in the slow cooker with a little bit of liquid. This really gives the best, juicy gammon with very little effort.
    • Add any flavours, seasoning, sauces etc. after cooking.
    Gammon fried rice in white bowls on a tablecloth with fresh herbs.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use other vegetables or meat in this recipe? - Absolutely! This would be great with other frozen or leftover veggies. Try peppers, carrots, broccoli, green onions, edamame beans, brussels sprouts and mushrooms. You can also use diced ham, chicken or beef instead of the gammon!

    Do you use gammon steaks or gammon joint? - As long as its cooked, you can use any cut or type of gammon, including marinated and glazed gammon.

    More recipes to use up leftovers

    Here are some great ideas to use up your leftovers.

    • Vegetable soup with smoked sausage - This easy soup can be made with any vegetables or chunks of meat that you have available.
    • Kale and chickpea soup with ham - Another lovely veggie soup that's perfect to add any leftovers to.
    • Couscous salad with pomegranate - Add shredded meat or salad vegetables to this delicious couscous salad.

    Recipe

    a bowl of fried rice with gammon, peas and corn.

    Gammon fried rice

    Gammon fried rice combines leftover gammon and rice with vegetables into a 10 minute, easy meal. 
    5 from 6 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine British, International
    Servings 4
    Calories 407 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 600 g cooked rice
    • 300 g cooked gammon
    • 150 g frozen peas
    • 150 g frozen sweetcorn
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Heat some olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Add diced or shredded gammon (pre cooked), and cook for a few minutes until the outside is slightly golden and crsispy.
    • Add cooked rice and vegetables to the skillet, and stir the ingredients to combine. Keep frying the rice while stirring to prevent any burning.
    • When the rice has heated through, move the rice to the edges to create a small hole in the middle of the pan. Crack the eggs in the middle, and stir to scramble them as they cook.
    • Gradually stir in the rice, until the rice mixture is completely merged with the eggs.

    Notes

    Can I use other vegetables or meat in this recipe? – Absolutely! This would be great with other frozen or leftover veggies. Try peppers, carrots, broccoli, green onions, edamame beans, brussels sprouts and mushrooms. You can also use diced ham, chicken or beef instead of the gammon!
    Do you use gammon steaks or gammon joint? – As long as its cooked, you can use any cut or type of gammon, including marinated and glazed gammon.

    Storing leftovers

    Leftover gammon fried rice can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that this depends on how long you have been storing the cooked gammon and rice already.
    You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw fried rice on the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword dairy free, fried rice, gammon, gluten free
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pam Greer

      February 19, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is our favorite way to use leftover ham!! It's a family favorite - so easy!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

        I'm glad you like it, Pam! We love it too 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jenn

      February 19, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      I"ve never heard of gammon, but i often have leftover ham so the next time I'm wondering what to do with it, I'm going to try this recipe! I've never thought of using ham in fried rice, but I bet it's delicious!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

        It honestly is so good - and a great way to avoid food waste!

        Reply
    3. Tisha

      February 19, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Love making fried rice! This is a great way to use left overs!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 19, 2020 at 8:07 pm

        Absolutely, Tisha! I'm happy you like it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Carrie Robinson

      February 19, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      I just love quick & easy recipes like this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 20, 2020 at 6:25 am

        So do I, Carrie!`

        Reply
        • Anonymous

          January 15, 2023 at 4:49 pm

          5 stars
          Just made this, I added spring onions it was lovely !!

          Reply
    5. Ashley

      February 19, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      SO delicious!! What a great way to use up leftovers -- will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        February 20, 2020 at 6:25 am

        Thanks Ashley, I'm glad you liked it 😀

        Reply

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