Mushroom and Ham Fried Rice

Mushroom and Ham Fried Rice recipe videos

Mushroom and Ham Fried Rice is a classic Chinese-inspired stir-fried dish where day-old rice is cooked with savory ham, earthy mushrooms, and often peas and eggs. It's a quick, flavorful meal that transforms simple leftovers into a satisfying dish, commonly found in home kitchens and casual restaurants across East Asia and beyond.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the rice and protein from the ham and eggs, with a moderate amount of fat from the cooking oil and ham. A typical serving provides a good mix of energy, B vitamins, and minerals like selenium and potassium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	2 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fried rice is a quintessential 'resourceful' dish, invented to use up leftover rice and other ingredients, making it a staple of home cooking. Nutritionally, the combination of rice (a complete protein when paired with eggs) and ham creates a more complete amino acid profile than rice alone.