Fusakos Japanese Ham Rice Recipes

JAPANESE HAM & CHEESE CROQUETTE (KOROKKE) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat water in a pot to a simmer, then add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and stir.
• Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until a fork can easily pierce the potatoes.
• Dry the potatoes on a towel, allowing them to steam to remove excess moisture, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Mash the potatoes until no large chunks remain.
• Add the ham, cheese, onions, the other teaspoon of salt, pepper, and milk.
• Mix until evenly incorporated.
• Shape the potato mixture into 2-inch (3cm) discs.
• Separate the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into separate bowls.
• Dredge the croquettes into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip them into the eggs, and then coat them evenly in the bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (180°C).
• Fry 2-3 croquettes at a time until golden brown, then drain on a rack or paper towels with a sprinkle of salt.
• Cool, then serve with the cabbage and sauce!
• Enjoy!

HAM FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In med saucean bring butter and water to a boil over high heat.
• Stir in rice.
• Reduce heat to med low and partially cover the pan, simmering until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the rice with a fork.
• Reduce heat to low and cover and continue cooking until tender, about 15 minutes.
• In a large skillet heat 1 TBS oil over med high, coating the pan.
• In a small bowl beat eggs.
• Add the eggs to the skillet and fry until set, turning once.
• Transfer to plate and cut into 1/2 inch by 2 inch strips, then set aside.
• In the same skillet heat another TBS oil.
• Add ham and cook until lightly browned.
• Transfer ham to eggs and set aside.
• In same skillet, add final TBS oil.
• Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Stir in peas, cover and cook til tender 2-3 minutes.
• Gently stir in the rice, eggs, ham, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Cook til heated through.
• Serve immediately.

FUSAKO'S JAPANESE HAM RICE

Steps:

• Saute onions,carrots& peppers until tender but crunchy.
• add ham& heat thouroughly.
• add rice& mix well.
• add enough catsup to turn the rice pink.

HAM FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Pour eggs into skillet. Add eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Remove eggs to a plate; set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion and celery in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Reduce heat. Add rice and ham; heat through. Stir in peas and corn; heat through. Meanwhile, chop egg into small pieces; gently fold into rice mixture. Sprinkle with soy sauce.

EASY JAPANESE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, chicken stock, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble, stirring often to chop chunks of egg into small bits with a spatula.
• Place rice in a large mixing bowl, add eggs, and toss together.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Dump rice mixture into the hot pan. Add sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes.
• Taste and add more butter or soy sauce as desired. Serve.

SKILLET HAM & RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in ham, pepper, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes., Fluff with a fork. Top with green onions and cheese.