Hawaiian Fried Rice

By srumbel

Hawaiian Fried Rice with ham and pineapple is an easy side dish to make when you’re in the mood for Chinese takeout but need to keep an eye on your spending. Great way to use up leftover ham!
from chocolatemoosey.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter (add pinch of salt if unsalted)
• 1 green onion, chopped white part only (reserve green for garnish)
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste or minced ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup shelled peas (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 cup canned pineapple tidbits, juice drained
• 1 tray Veetee Dine-In Long Grain White Rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 egg

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the white part of the green onion and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
Add the ham, ginger, garlic, peas, and pineapple. Cook 1 minute.
Crumble the rice into the pan. Stir to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add the soy sauce.
Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Add the egg to the gap and scramble it into the rice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the egg is cooked.
Stir in the green part of the onion and serve.

Yields 4 servings