Creamy Rice Salad With Country Ham and Peas

• long-grain white rice↗2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• diced country-style ham (1/4 lb. thick cut)1 cup
• frozen peas, thawed↗3⁄4 cup
• mayonnaise↗1⁄3 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• chopped fresh parsley1⁄3 cup
• chopped red onion1⁄4 cup
• garlic clove, finely chopped↗1
• fresh lemon juice↗1 teaspoon
• hot sauce, plus extra for serving↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, salt, and 3 cups water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Decrease to a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff with a fork and let it cool, uncovered.

6. 6

   In a large salad bowl, toss the rice with the ham, peas, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and hot sauce.

7. 7

   Serve with plenty of extra hot sauce to pass at the table.