Step 1

Rinse the rice until the water is completely clear.

Step 2

Distribute the rinsed rice in a large pot, pour in the water and season with fine salt.

Step 3

The water should completely cover the rice up to two fingers above the surface.

Step 4

Cover the pot with a lid and cook the rice over medium-low heat for about 18 minutes, or until the water has completely dried.

Step 5

Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and set aside.

Step 6

Cut the cooked ham into cubes, if using.

Step 7

Pour the green peas into a saucepan filled with boiling water.

Step 8

Blanch the green peas for about 3 minutes.

Step 9

Drain the green peas and rinse them in cold water to maintain their bright color.

Step 10

Pour the peanut seed oil into a pan, put on the stove and cook.

Step 11

Add the beaten eggs.

Step 12

Let the eggs harden briefly.

Step 13

Scramble them with the help of a spatula, stirring occasionally.

Step 14

Keep the pan on the stove and add the rice.

Step 15

Add the peas.

Step 16

Add the cooked ham. Add the carrots, onions and garlic. Pour the soy sauce.

Step 17

Sauté everything for about 5 minutes over a high flame.

Step 18

Remove the pan from the heat, add chopped chives and season with extra soy sauce if needed.

Step 19

Arrange the Chinese fried rice in individual bowls and serve.