Hawaiian Ham Pineapple Rice (Printable Version)
Ham, pineapple, green onions, and sweet pepper give this speedy Hawaiian fried rice its sunny island vibe.
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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5 cups cooked white rice, chilled
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3 large eggs
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2 cups ham, diced up
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
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4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon hot sauce
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1 red bell pepper, seeds out and diced
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3 garlic cloves, chopped small
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2 green onions, chopped — split whites and tops
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Cut the heat. Stir those pineapple bits and the chopped green onion tops into your fried rice. Mix until it all looks even. Now you're good to serve.
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Add the cooked eggs and the ham-veggie mix right back in with the rice. Pour the earlier sauce in and stir well so everything gets coated. Keep things cooking for a bit so it's all piping hot.
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Push the rice to one section of your skillet. Crack the eggs on the empty side and scramble fast till they're just set but still soft.
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Pour in the last bit of vegetable oil and let it get hot. Add your cold rice, breaking up any big chunks. Keep stirring and fry until hot all the way through. About 8 minutes should do it.
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Get half of the vegetable oil warm in a big non-stick pan over medium-high. Drop in the diced bell pepper and cook, stirring, till just tender but still has bite—5 to 7 minutes. Toss in the ham and the white parts of the green onions. Stir until the ham edges start browning. Throw in minced garlic and stir for another minute. Take everything out of the pan and set aside.
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Grab a little bowl and whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and some hot sauce. Keep it handy for later.
# Additional Notes:
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You'll get the best results using day-old rice that's spent some time in the fridge — freshly made rice can get too soft and sticky.