Arroz Maluco - Brazilian Fried Rice with Ham and Egg

Method6 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Add the butter (4 tbsp) and the ham (3 cups) to a medium pan with over medium heat, and brown the ham a few minutes.

   Uses 4 tbsp of butter · 3 cups of ham, cubed

2. 2

   Step 2: Add in the onions (1) and saute until they are transparent.

   Uses browned ham and butter · 1 onion, diced

3. 3

   Step 3: Then add the eggs (3) and stir to scramble them.

   Uses ham and softened onion · 3 eggs

4. 4

   Step 4: Add in the cooked rice (3 cups) stir, and cook until rice is warmed up - about 2-3 minutes.

   Uses ham onion and scrambled eggs · 3 cups cooked rice

5. 5

   Step 5: Lastly, mix in the peas (1 cup) and cook just long enough to heat them up, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Uses ham and egg fried rice · 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw!)

6. 6

   Step 6: Serve and top with potato sticks (to taste) and fresh parsley (1 tablespoon).

   Uses fried rice with peas · potato sticks (to taste) · 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (optional)