HAM STIR FRY WITH COUSCOUS

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The traditional Easter meat with a traditional Middle East pasta, stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth mixture. Ham stir fry? Yes, indeed! Ham leftovers never had it so good. Everyone who has tried this has loved this savory stir fry.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 carrot, sliced
¼ pound cooked ham, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
  • Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 994.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

ZeKo Zafar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Untied Love
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Lilian Kiwambo
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The ham and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Kevin Romeo
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less soy sauce next time.


Florix Ab
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Md Samiur Rohman
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This stir-fry was a great way to use up leftover ham. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.


Waheed Saab
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


TERRI LOVETT
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Dulani nirmala Nirmala
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I'm not a huge fan of ham, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the couscous was a nice addition.


Mahfuj hasan
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Ashiraf Nyanzi
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Definitely making this again!


Adam Flores
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Loved it!


Abubakar Halimoh
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This recipe is a keeper!


Madison Owens
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Yum!


Sameer Zadran
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The ham was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and colorful.


Romeo Nassf
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was very good.


Mia Ibarra
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I've made this stir-fry several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are also great for lunch the next day.


Tanmay Tiwari
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I especially liked the use of honey and soy sauce in the sauce.


Reis Hadji
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I made this dish for my family and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory sauce, and the couscous was a great addition that made the meal more filling.


Nikeeta Shrestha
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This ham stir-fry with couscous was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, with the tender ham, crisp vegetables, and fluffy couscous coming together beautifully.