Solo Cooking God Garlic Ham Fried Rice

A super simple fried rice that maximizes flavor by using a generous amount of aged minced garlic and mashed canned ham, creating a rich, savory dish with deep aroma and taste.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to quickly use up old minced garlic stored in the fridge
  • People looking to make a quick one-bowl meal while minimizing knife and cutting board use
  • Fans of the rich, nutty aroma of garlic paired with the savory saltiness of ham

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

  • canned ham 1 can
  • green onion (white part) 1 stalk
  • minced garlic 2~3 tablespoons
  • sugar 0.5 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • rice 1 bowl
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • toasted sesame seeds a little
  • parsley powder a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Place the canned ham into a plastic bag and mash it with your hands until well crushed.
  2. Heat cooking oil generously in a frying pan, then add the white part of the chopped green onion.
  3. Add the mashed ham and minced garlic—use 2 to 3 tablespoons depending on preference.
  4. Stir continuously over medium-low heat to prevent the minced garlic from burning, cooking until golden brown.
  5. Once evenly mixed, add sugar 0.5 tablespoon and soy sauce 1 tablespoon, stirring again to let the seasoning blend in.
  6. Add 1 bowl of rice, reduce heat or keep it on low, and stir thoroughly to break up clumps and mix evenly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add more rice if too salty. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for richness.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl, arrange neatly, and generously sprinkle parsley powder to finish.
  1. Mash the ham in a bag and chop the green onion finely.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, then sauté the green onion, ham, and minced garlic until golden without burning.
  3. Season with sugar and soy sauce, then add rice and stir well to complete the dish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Minced garlic burns easily on high heat, so always stir continuously over medium-low heat.
  • Canned ham is already seasoned, so taste before adding salt—add more rice if the dish is too salty.
  • Use only the white part of the green onion for a deeper, richer aroma that infuses better into the oil.

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