Description
Flavor-Packed Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipe the Whole Family Will Love
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, cold and preferably day-old
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or neutral oil like avocado oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup diced ham (or substitute with chicken or tofu)
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced ham and cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing it to brown slightly.
- Push everything to the side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until cooked, then mix into the ham mixture.
- Stir in the cold rice, pineapple, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, breaking up clumps of rice.
- Pour in soy sauce, toss to coat, and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
- Feel free to customize with your choice of protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Fried Rice, Fried Rice, Quick Dinner, Family Meal