Hawaiian Fried Rice – Kualing Pinoy

Turn your old rice into a complete meal in one bowl! this Hawaiian fried rice Loaded with ham, bacon, pineapple, eggs and veggies, it’s ready in minutes but absolutely delicious and hearty. It’s a family favorite!

I love cooking, but I’m all for it if I can get out of the kitchen half the time. One of my favorite meal prep tricks is to freeze steamed rice. I usually cook twice as much as I can eat in one meal and save the remaining half for French fries.

This trick has saved me a lot of time and stress, especially when G and I are hungry for a quick, hot dinner. I have many delicious ways to revamp my old rice into delicious fried rice, like Nasi Goreng Rice and Yang Chow Fried Rice, but this Hawaiian version is our current favorite.

Note the ingredients

Hawaiian fried rice is quick, easy to make, and customizable, too. As with most fried rice recipes, it’s a great way to use up the protein and veggies we have on hand.

• rice-For best results, use cold cooked rice one day in advance. Follow the steps below to successfully use fresh cooked rice.
• Meat-Bacon and ham add protein and lots of smoky flavor. If you have grilled pork, shrimp, or chicken, you can also throw them in.
• egg- Cook the eggs by making a well in the center of the fried rice or separately in another pan and adding them to the fried rice at the last minute. Cook them until they are done but still slightly moist, as they will continue to cook when added to the fried rice.
• vegetablesGreen peas, red peppers, onions and scallions enhance colour, texture and nutrition, while juicy pineapple is essential for tropical flavours. Carrots, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and corn are also good additions.
• Spices- Soy sauce adds umami flavour, While sesame oil imparts a nutty scent. Use liquid seasonings sparingly to prevent the rice from becoming mushy due to excess moisture. Use salt to adjust the taste as needed. Season with pepper for a touch of heat.

Steps to cook Hawaiian fried rice

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the beaten eggs in the frying pan until cooked but slightly moist. Remove from heat and set aside
2. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Sit aside.
3. Cook onions and bell peppers in bacon stock until tender. Add green peas and ham. And cook until hot.
4. Add rice, soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook until lightly toasted and heated through.
5. Add beaten eggs, bacon, and pineapple. Cook until heated through and well distributed.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions.

How to use fresh cooked rice

Spread fresh cooked rice in a single layer on the baking tray. Place in the refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes until completely cool and dry. Break up any clumps with your hands and use the cooled rice in the recipe as directed.

How to apply and store

• Hawaiian fried rice is delicious and packed with meat and veggies, making it a complete, filling, stand-alone meal. It also makes a delicious side dish for teriyaki salmon, chicken tenders, or your favorite main dishes.
• Transfer leftovers to a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat in the microwave in 2- to 3-minute intervals until heated through, stirring well between intervals.

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Hawaiian Fried Rice is easy to make and ready in minutes. It’s packed with ham, pineapple, veggies, eggs, and bacon for a hearty one-pot meal the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners!

Preparation time: 10 minutes minute

Cooking time: 20 minutes minute

Total time: 30 minutes minute

turn: Main dish, side dish

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ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 2 Eggs and beating
• 5 Strips bacon
• 1 1 red pepper, pitted, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup Frozen and thawed green peas
• 1 ½ Glasses Pork cubes
• 5 Glasses Steamed rice (jasmine)
• 1 Can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, well drained
• 2 tablespoons I am willow
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

directions

• In a large frying pan or non-stick frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked but still moist. Then remove from the pan and keep warm.

• Wipe the pan as needed. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Sit aside.

• In the pan, add the onions and bell peppers and cook them in the bacon until cooked.

• Add green peas and ham. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.

• Add rice, soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook the rice, spreading it over the entire cooking surface of the pan, for about 45 seconds or until the grains begin to sizzle, then turn it over to redistribute. Repeat several times until the rice is heated through.

• Add beaten eggs, bacon, and pineapple. Cook, stirring regularly, 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through and well distributed.

• Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Cook the eggs until they are completely cooked and still slightly moist as they will continue to cook when added to the fried rice.

Nutrition information

Calories: 476Calories, Carbohydrates: 58g, protein: 17g, fat: 20g, Saturated fat: 5g, Unsaturated fats: 4g, Monounsaturated fats: 8g, Unsaturated fats: 1g, Cholesterol: 90mg, sodium: 931mg, Potassium: 362mg, Fiber: 4g, sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 963international unit, Vitamin C: 44mg, Calcium: 48mg, iron: 2mg

This site provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is collected primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or from other online calculators.