Hawaiian Fried Rice with Pineapple and Spam
Hawaiian fried rice with pineapple and Spam packed with bold flavors, comes together quickly, and is perfect for dinners or casual get-togethers.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
- 8.8 ounce microwave ready jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple, fresh
- 1 cup diced SPAM, or ham steak
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- ½ teaspoon white ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat a wok or a large heavy bottom pan over medium high heat.
- While the pan is heating, in a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, ginger and white pepper.
- Once the wok is hot add sesame oil.
- Coat the pan with the oil and add the bell peppers and onions.
- Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until onions have begun to turn translucent.
- Add the garlic, and stir in for 30 seconds.
- Next add the frozen peas and corn.
- Cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add spam, and cook for about 3 minutes, only stirring once (to brown spam).
- Next, add in the pineapple, green onions, and drizzle the sauce over the top of the fried rice.
- Stir for an additional minute and remove from heat.
- Top with green onions
Notes
Tips
- Cut your ham and veggies into small, uniform sizes.
- Mix the sauce before you begin. This cooks quickly!
- Use cold or day-old rice for the best texture.
- Adjust the sauce to taste if you like it saltier or sweeter.
Nutritional values are approximate.
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2663IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg