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Hawaiian Fried Rice

Tropical Hawaiian Fried Rice for Easy Comfort Food Bliss

Enjoy Hawaiian Fried Rice, a simple and flavorful dish that combines savory ham and sweet pineapple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice preferably day-old
For the Protein
  • 1/2 lb Ham diced
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or canned
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup Peas frozen are convenient
  • 1/2 cup Carrots diced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice for sweet and sour flavor
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water
For the Eggs
  • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
For Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hawaiian Fried Rice
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and coat the pan.
  2. Add diced ham, diced carrots, and peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until carrots are tender.
  3. Push the ham and vegetables to one side and scramble the eggs in the center until fully cooked.
  4. Add cooked rice, pineapple chunks, and green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce and stir to combine.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  6. Serve the fried rice with sweet and sour sauce on top or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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