Asian Inspired Ham Bowl

Asian-inspired Ham Bowl is a flavorful dish with seared ham, orange-ginger sauce, and garlic. It is balanced with basmati rice, veggies, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Savory, sweet, tangy ham with fresh carrots and peas over a bed of basmati rice using leftover ham - Asian Inspired Ham Bowl

With Easter on the horizon and my husband being a ham enthusiast, I decided it was time to whip up some recipes using leftover ham. This Asian-inspired Ham Bowl delivers on all fronts. It's salty, savory, and slightly tangy. The ham is seared to perfection, adding a hint of caramelization. The sauce, infused with orange juice and brown sugar, offers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger adds a subtle kick. The garlic contributes a savory note, and the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce bring a rich, salty flavor. Pairing the ham and sauce with fluffy basmati rice and fresh veggies balances the rich, salty-sweet dish. Finish it off with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty touch and green onions for a fresh, pungent flavor.

Leftover ham recipe - Asian Inspired Ham Bowl

Using leftover or fresh ham, this Asian Inspired Ham dish will blow your taste buds away.

Equipment

• Saucepan

• Spatula

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 10 minutes

• Cook time - 10 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 1/4 dish

• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced ham

• 1 cup orange juice

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon ginger paste

• 1 large garlic minced

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup carrots - julienne

• 1 cup sugar snap peas- cut diagonally

Directions

1. In a heated saucepan, sear and heat ham. Remove from pan

2. In the saucepan, combine orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to reduce the sauce. Continue cooking until it coats the back of a spoon, allowing you to swipe it and watch the sauce slowly come back together. Roughly 5-10 minutes (will vary depending on the heat level.)

3. Add ham back in, coat evenly

4. Assemble dish – add rice, ¼ of ham, carrots, and peas.

Notes

• Optional, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions