Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal that uses leftover ham and rice. This meal cooks up quickly and is satisfying and delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 464kcal
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet or wok
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- ½ small onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups cooked and chilled long-grain rice see note
- 6 ounces diced cooked ham
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple tidbits drained and patted dry if using canned
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or MSG-salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large fried or poached eggs optional
- sliced green onions, minced cilantro, or sesame seeds optional,
Instructions
- Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the minced onions, minced garlic, and 2 Tablespoons tomato paste. Cook until the onions have softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in 4 cups cooked and chilled long-grain rice and 6 ounces diced cooked ham. Cook until the rice is heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple tidbits, ¾ cup frozen peas, 2 Tablespoons fish sauce, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until peas are thawed and the rice is beginning to crisp in spots, about 3-5 minutes. Distribute the rice between 4 bowls, and top each with a poached or fried egg, if desired. Garnish with sliced green onion, minced cilantro, or sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Do not use hot, fresh-cooked rice for this recipe, as it is too sticky. To use fresh rice, cook 1 ⅓ cups long-grain rice, then spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge or freezer for at least 15-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1493mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
