HAM-azing Recipes

Tired of the same old ham recipe? Well, I have some exciting recipes for you! There are so many delicious dishes out there that use glazed ham as their star ingredient. Trust me, once you try these recipes, you'll never look at leftover ham the same way again!



First stop, Glazed Ham Fried Rice, yes you read it right, nothing beats a classic fried rice at home, but this time instead of ordinary ham, you'll be using glazed ham to make it a bit sweet and fancy. 

Ingredients: 

2 tbsp of oil (cooking oil of your choice)
200g E&L Glazed ham, finely chopped.
4 garlic cloves, minced.
1 small red chilis, finely chopped (optional)
1 small white onion, minced.
1 1/2 cup of E&L mixed veggies (carrots, corn and green peas)
4 cups (580g) cold, cooked rice
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tbs oyster sauce
2 tbs soy sauce
pepper and salt, to season
3 pcs of spring onions for garnish, thinly sliced.

Cooking Instruction:

1. Heat half the oil in a wok over high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic, until fragrant, then add the ham and cook for 1 minute or until brown. Add mixed veggies and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until softened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

2. Return wok to high heat and add remaining 1 tbs oil. Add rice, breaking up any large clumps with a spoon. Add the beaten eggs to combine with rice until cooked through. Add the oyster sauce, and dash of soy sauce for color and flavor. Incorporate the ham mixture to the wok and toss to combine and warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve with spring onions for garnish.

Next recipe is the Ham & Cheese Sliders. This is a classic merienda snack that is very easy to prepare and kids loves this as their "baon" or after school snack. 

Ingredients:

¾ cup ARLA salted butter, melted.
2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp each for salt and pepper
24 mini sandwich rolls
2 cups of E&L Glazed Ham, cooked and sliced.
1 cup of ARLA Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 tsp of dried or fresh parsley, (minced if fresh)

Cooking Instruction: 

1. Heat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, combine butter and parsley.

2. Split slider buns in half horizontally and place bottom half on baking sheet. Spread the mayo mixture in an even layer on the bottom layer of slider buns, then top with a layer of ham and cheese. Spread butter mixture on top of the bun, until buns are fully coated then sprinkle with cheese.

3. Place in oven and bake until cheese is melty and buns are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Slice and serve.

And lastly, something new and fancy (just only by name though), the Ham & Cheese Potato Croquettes. Something unusual but very, very easy to make and surely a hit for all ages. This bite-sized snack is perfect anytime, any meal of the day, but usually aside from snack, it is best for appetizer boost and pick-a-food for parties.

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes 
1 cup of E&L Glazed Ham, thinly sliced.
1 cup of ARLA Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for your hands)
½ cup vegetable or canola oil for frying

Cooking Instruction:

1. For mashed potatoes: peel then boil the raw potatoes. Once cooked, mash the potatoes combining butter and milk as glue for the mash, then season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well

2. Add mashed potatoes, ham, cheese, garlic powder, chives and ½ cup flour to a large bowl. Stir together until combined.

3. Lightly flour your hands and divide the potato mixture into 16 small flat disks, about half an inch thick. TIP – use a cookie scoop to get perfectly even portions.

4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the croquettes in batches, flipping once, about 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Do not crowd the pan; leave space between each croquette so they crisp all around.

5. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

So, if you're looking to elevate your ham game, these recipes using glazed ham are a must-try. From the snack to mains, these dishes are all budget-friendly and easy to make. So go ahead, unleash your chef-side, get creative in the kitchen, and let the deliciousness of E&L Glazed Ham shine. 

E&L products used:
E&L Glazed Ham - Php520/900g
E&L mixed veggies - Php150/500g
ARLA salted butter - Php125/200g
ARLA Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Php1,199/2kgs