Pineapple Ham Fried Rice

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 (main dish)

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled

1½ cups diced cooked ham

1½ cups pineapple chunks, drained

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 large eggs

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium carrot, finely diced

½ cup frozen peas

½ cup diced bell pepper (optional)

4 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey

Salt, to taste

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Red pepper flakes or hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Fluff the cold rice and prepare all chopped ingredients, draining the pineapple well.

Scramble eggs in a little oil until just set, then remove from the pan.

Sauté green onion whites and garlic, then add ham, carrot, peas, and bell pepper; cook until softened and lightly browned.

Add rice, then pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar; stir-fry until rice is evenly coated and hot.

Fold in pineapple and scrambled eggs; cook a few minutes more and season with pepper, extra soy, and optional chili.

Turn off heat, add green onion tops, toss, and serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition (Calories)Approximately 450–500 calories per serving. Best for quick weeknight dinners, using leftover ham and rice, and meal prep lunches. Values will vary with portion size and ingredient brands.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Notes

Pro Tip:
Use day-old rice from the refrigerator to keep the fried rice fluffy and prevent it from turning mushy while stir-frying.