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15 Easy Asian Recipes with Leftover Christmas Ham

written by Marvellina Updated: December 3, 2021
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What to do with leftover Christmas ham ? Christmas is over but you are left with some ham and other foods. I’m sharing some easy Asian recipe ideas you can cook or bake to use up the leftover ham.
15 Easy Asian Recipes with Leftover Christmas Ham
Ham is one of the foods that many of us must-have on our tables to celebrate Christmas. It’s the tradition. Even when I got the smallest possible ham, I still end up with some leftovers. While they can be easily used to make sandwiches, they can be repurposed beyond just sandwiches. From rice, noodles, casseroles, soups, and they don’t have to be complicated too. I’m sharing some ideas here you can easily swap out the meat or seafood with your leftover ham and you just made yourself something new.

How to prepare the leftover ham for the recipes

For stir frying with noodles, rice, or as a filling in pastry and casseroles, and to cook with rice porridge: The only thing you need to do is to dice the ham into smaller pieces before you use them in any of the recipes above. There is no need to reheat the ham
For use in banh mi sandwich: Slice the ham into the thickness and the size you like for the sandwich

Vietnamese Banh Mi Dac Biet
Vietnamese Banh Mi Dac Biet is typically filled with ham, pork, spread of liver pate, mayonnaise, pickled veggies,fresh veggies and herbs. It is truly an explosion of taste and flavor in one bite. It is my favorite sandwich EVER!
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Vietnamese Banh Mi Dac Biet

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Stir-fry)
Japchae is a very popular Korean stir-fried sweet potato noodles. The noodles are round, thick, and almost translucent. Some call it glass noodles. Perfect for any celebration, potlucks or everyday quick delicious meal.
Check out this recipe
Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Stir fry)

How To Make Chinese Golden Egg Fried Rice
Learn how to make the best and delicious Chinese-style egg fried rice with this easy simple recipe. All the tips you need to know.
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How To Make Chinese Golden Egg Fried Rice

Economy Fried Bee Hoon / Fried Noodles
Learn how to make this tasty stir-fried rice vermicelli noodles (bee hoon/mee hoon) that can be served plain on its own or with as many sides of your choice. It's a popular breakfast in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. The recipe works for economy fried noodles too.
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Economy Fried Bee Hoon / Mee Hoon

Stir-fried White Bee Hoon (Bihun Goreng Putih)
A super easy one-pan stir-fried noodles perfect for any day of the week, pot lucks, or any gathering to feed the crowd. Don't let the pale white color fools you. White bee hoon is anything but pale!
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Stir-fried Seafood White Bee Hoon (炒白米粉)

Asian Rice Porridge (Congee) Recipe and Video
Learn how to make silky smooth Asian rice porridge (Congee). It can be done on the stove, rice cooker or Instant Pot.
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How to Make Basic Asian Rice Porridge (Congee)

Pastel Tutup (Indonesian Shepherd's Pie)
Indonesian shepherd's pie is a fusion of East and West flavors all in one dish. It is incredibly delicious and such great comfort food.
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Pastel Tutup (Indonesian Shepherd's Pie)

Super Easy Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Stir-fry
If you are looking for super easy stir-fried noodle recipe to feed your family (or yourself for days), you have to try this delicious spicy tom yum noodle stir-fry. The recipe is very flexible and no fuss
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Super Easy Spicy Tom Yum Noodle Stir Fry

Soun Goreng (Fried Tang Hoon/Bean Thread Noodles Stir-fry)
Bean thread noodles are stir-fried with seafood and sauce to make a totally delicious and easy one-pan meal perfect for any weekend or weeknight meal
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Soun Goreng (Fried Tang Hoon/Bean Thread Noodles Stir-fry)

Singapore Chow Mei Fun/ Singapore Bee Hoon (Sing Chow Mei Fun)
Learn how to make this popular and delicious Singapore chow mei fun also known as sing chow mei fun at your very own kitchen. It's a very flavorful noodle dish and perfect for busy weeknights. Step-by-step instruction and a short video tutorial are included.
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Singapore Chow Mei Fun/ Singapore Bee Hoon (Sing Chow Mei Fun)

Instant Pot Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice
Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice helps to satisfy that craving for fried rice but with so much fewer carbs and it doesn't feel like you are eating a vegetable. Can be made with Instant pot or regular skillet/wok.
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Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice

Pastel Ayam / Indonesian Empanadas (Baked or Fried)
Make this delicious Indonesian style pastel ayam or empanadas enclosed in crispy puff pastry and delicious savory filling. Can be fried or baked.
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Pastel Ayam / Indonesian Empanadas (Baked or Fried)

Instant Pot Creamy Curry Wild Rice Soup (DF and GF)
If you are looking for one-pot easy comfort food, you gotta try this amazing creamy curry chicken wild rice soup that is also gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Instant Pot Creamy Curry Wild Rice Soup (DF and GF)

Martabak Telor - Martabak Mesir (Beef and Eggs Pancakes)
Delicious Javanese style martabak telor / telur stuffed with savory beef filling and served with a spicy tangy sauce. Recipe for easy no-knead martabak wrappers are included.
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Martabak Telor - Martabak Mesir (Beef and Eggs Pancakes)

Stir-fried Shirataki (Miracle Noodles) Pad Thai
Stir-fried Shirataki Pad Thai is cooked the way the original pad Thai is using essential ingredients typically used in pad Thai but you are in for a low carb version.
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Shirataki Pad Thai Noodle

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