Easy Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipe (Ham and Pineapple)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings (side dish, 4 meal servings)
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipe (Ham and Pineapple)
Description
Starting with diced vegetables and ham, the recipe sautés onion, bell pepper, and carrot until softened. Ham and pineapple are then added and cooked to develop slight caramelization. Fresh garlic and ginger provide aromatic depth. Chilled, cooked rice and frozen peas are stirred in and cooked briefly to heat through and stir-fry slightly.
Eggs are cooked separately in the pan until softly scrambled, then combined with the rice mixture. Soy sauce adds salty umami, while optional sesame oil and green onions contribute to flavor and presentation. The stir-fry technique prevents soggy rice and promotes individual grain texture.
This dish is ideal for using leftover cooked rice and ham, with flexibility for fresh or canned pineapple. It reheats well, either in a skillet with oil to regain texture or in a microwave at moderate power. Using a sufficiently large pan ensures proper stir-frying without steaming.
Chilling the rice a day ahead helps maintain firmness during frying. Vegetables can be varied as desired. Green onions enhance freshness when used as garnish. The dish supports customization for salt level and optional ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced (around 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced (around ½ cup)
- 1 large carrot diced (around ½ cup)
- 2 cups ham leftover or ham steak, diced (about 12 ounces)
- 1 cup pineapple diced (fresh or canned)
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 4 cups rice chilled (make day ahead, cooked, long-grain
- 1/2 cup pea frozen, do not thaw
- 3 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup soy sauce for less salty taste, use low sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos, or Liquid Aminos
Optional ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
- 1-2 green onions Greens chopped, use the whites when you are sautéing the vegetables.
Instructions
- Chop all of your veggies and ham, set aside.
- Heat the olive oil (1 TBL) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, bell pepper, and carrot for 6-7 minutes or until the veggies soften.
- Add the ham (2 cups) and pineapple (1 cup) and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the ham starts to brown.
- Add the garlic (4 cloves) and ginger (2 teaspoons) and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the rice (4 cups) and frozen peas (½ cup) and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to stir-fry the rice.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan. Add the eggs (2 eggs, beaten) to the empty side of the pan and cook until a soft scramble forms.
- Combine the eggs with the rice mixture, add the soy sauce and sesame oil, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- To reheat, stir-fry leftover rice in a hot skillet with oil or microwave on reduced power, stirring occasionally.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Use cubed Spam instead of ham to make a more traditional Hawaiian version.
- A large skillet or wok is recommended for proper stir-frying without steaming ingredients.
- Use chilled rice, preferably 1-2 days old, to maintain texture during cooking.
- Fresh or canned pineapple can be used; add extra cooking time for fresh pineapple to soften.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (side dish, 4 meal servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 856mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2167IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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