Ham and egg stir-fry noodles with vegetables
Cook ham, eggs and veggies with these delicious stir-fry noodles for a wonderful weeknight meal put together in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
 | 3-4 strips of smoked ham, chopped |
 | 4 medium or large size eggs |
 | 2 cups of leeks (2-3 leeks) – whites and greens, split lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch lengths. |
 | 2 cups of fresh or baby spinach |
 | 500 g (1 lb) of any type of Asian-style noodles, egg noodles or rice noodles. I’m using egg noodles. |
 | 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil |
 | (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of plain or toasted sesame seeds |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, low-sodium if possible |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger powder |
 | 1 teaspoon of brown sugar |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1 cup of any type of beef stock or beef broth. |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make these ham and egg stir-fry noodles
- Cook the noodles in a large pot according to package instructions, then drain.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Cut the leeks lengthwise, then slice into ½-inch pieces.
- Wash the leeks and spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Sauté the leeks and spinach in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Chop the ham into small pieces.
- Add the noodles and sauce to the wok and toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in the ham.
- Crack in the eggs and gently fold them through the noodles until just cooked.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional cayenne pepper.
- Serve warm.
On those days when you don’t know what to cook, it is amazing how far a pack of noodles, and some eggs and ham will take you.
In less than 30 minutes, they are cooked in a seasoned broth that is so easy to make, it is no wonder that stir-frys are so popular in Asian cuisine.
Now I typically use spring onions in a stir fry, but that can make it a little too tangy if you add too much.
Since the eggs are milder, I like to use leeks instead in this recipe for that sweet onion flavor that is more mild. I’ve also added a dose of spinach to get more veggies in the dish.
Cooking tips
- Don’t use the dark green parts of the leek that are too hard and stiff.
- Be sure to add the eggs towards the end after the noodles have finished cooking, otherwise they will disappear into the sauce.
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Ham and egg stir fry noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb of egg noodles or rice noodles (500g)
- 3-4 strips of smoked ham
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of chopped leeks (about 2-3 leeks)
- 2 cups of chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons of soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 cup of beef stock
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- Once the noodles have been cooked, drain the water.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to make the sauce.
- Cut the leeks lengthwise and then chop into approximately 1/2 inch pieces.
- Wash the pieces of the leeks and spinach and clean off any dirt.
- In a large wok or saucepan, cook the leeks and spinach in the wok with the vegetable oil at medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
- Chop the ham into small pieces.
- Add the noodles into the wok and mix throughly with the sauce.
- Add the pieces of ham into the wok.
- Crack open the eggs into the wok, folding them into the noodles gently.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional cayenne pepper.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This delicious ham and egg stir-fry noodles dish can be served by itself, or with an appetizer like these fresh chicken spring rolls or these prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
How to store it?
You can easily prepare this recipe of ham and egg stir-fry noodles at least a few hours in advance, and leave it in the fridge in a glass container.
When ready to eat, warm it back up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
