Description
Whip up Hawaiian Fried Rice for a quick tropical escape that brings island flavors right to your dinner table. Toss together succulent ham, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice for a meal that feels like a mini vacation.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Starches:
- 2 cup cooked rice
- ½ pound diced ham
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Pour 1 tablespoon sesame oil into the pan, coating the surface evenly.
- Add ½ pound diced ham, ½ cup carrots, and ½ cup peas to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for exactly 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Slide ham and vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour 2 lightly beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble eggs completely, then integrate them with the other ingredients.
- Incorporate 2 cups cooked rice into the skillet. Toss all ingredients together, ensuring rice is evenly distributed and slightly crispy.
- Fold in 1 cup pineapple chunks and ¼ cup green onions. Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce across the mixture and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Season the rice with salt and pepper to your preferred taste level, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Create sauce by combining ½ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a separate saucepan.
- Bring sauce ingredients to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water to thicken the sauce.
- Transfer fried rice to serving plates. Drizzle warm sauce over the top or serve sauce separately for individual dipping preferences.
Notes
- Choose day-old rice for the best texture, as fresh rice can become mushy when stir-fried.
- Make sure your skillet or wok is hot before adding ingredients to achieve that perfect golden-brown color and prevent sticking.
- Cut ham and vegetables into uniform, small pieces so they cook evenly and blend well with the rice.
- For a lighter version, swap ham with grilled chicken or tofu and use brown rice for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg