Description
Hawaiian Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table. This quick and easy recipe features fluffy rice, juicy pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of savory sauces that create a delightful balance of sweet and salty. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 4 green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced bell peppers and frozen peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps; stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and sriracha over the mixture; toss well.
- Push rice to one side of the pan, scramble beaten eggs on the other side until fully cooked, then mix into the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sauté minced garlic and onion at the beginning. Customize with your choice of proteins or additional vegetables based on what you have on hand.