Name: Homemade three-delight fried rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 300 g cold cooked rice; 2 eggs; 80 g diced ham; 100 g peas (fresh or frozen); 1 small carrot, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil and soy sauce

Stir-fried rice with egg, ham, peas and carrot. Great way to use leftover rice.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 4 servings

300 g cold cooked rice
2 eggs
80 g diced ham
100 g peas (fresh or frozen)
1 small carrot, diced
2 tbsp olive oil and soy sauce

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook

Cook rice according to the pack, drain and spread on a tray to cool and separate grains (day-old rice works best).
Step 2 Pan

Beat eggs with salt and make a thin omelette; dice it. Sauté diced ham or chicken strips until golden.
Step 3 Pan 2 min

In a wok or wide pan over high heat, stir-fry rice with a little oil for 2 minutes. Add peas, egg, protein and soy sauce to taste.
Step 4 Serve 2 min

Toss vigorously 2-3 minutes until everything is hot and well mixed. Serve immediately.

Storage

Consumir preferiblemente el mismo día; refrigerar hasta 48 h.

Chef tips

Cold separated rice is the secret; fresh rice turns gluey.
High heat and little oil mimic restaurant wok hei.
A splash of sesame oil at the end adds aroma.

Allergens

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: 2 eggs

Use: per egg: 50 g mashed firm tofu + 1 tbsp aquafaba (or 1 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 3 tbsp water)

Why: Egg binds, leavens or sets depending on the step; you need plant protein and liquid to mimic that role.

Tip: In doughs, blend tofu until creamy. For coating, use foamed aquafaba. In omelettes, add turmeric for colour.
Instead of: 80 g diced ham

Use: same amount of seitan strips, cooked brown lentils or sliced portobello mushrooms

Why: Meat provides chewable protein and fat; you need a substitute that survives long cooking and absorbs spices.

Tip: If using lentils, keep them whole for texture. With seitan, sear over high heat first. Adjust salt at the end.

Other variations

Ajusta verduras o especias según temporada.

Quick summary

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1 Cook rice according to the pack, drain and spread on a tray to cool and separate grains (day-old rice works best).
2 Beat eggs with salt and make a thin omelette; dice it. Sauté diced ham or chicken strips until golden.
3 In a wok or wide pan over high heat, stir-fry rice with a little oil for 2 minutes. Add peas, egg, protein and soy sauce to taste.
4 Toss vigorously 2-3 minutes until everything is hot and well mixed. Serve immediately.