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Hawaiian Fried Rice

Tropical Hawaiian Fried Rice with Sweet Pineapple Twist

This Hawaiian Fried Rice blends sweet pineapple with savory ham for a quick, delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1/2 lb ham diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup peas or corn
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 units eggs lightly beaten
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey/agave
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil once hot.
  2. Stir-fry diced ham, carrots, and peas for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Push mixture to one side, pour in eggs, cook until firm, then mix everything.
  4. Add cooked rice and pineapple, drizzle with soy sauce, stir-fry 5-7 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, and brown sugar, simmer.
  6. Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture, cook until glossy.
  7. Serve topped with sauce and green onions, enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture and avoid overcrowding the skillet for proper browning.

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