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If you’re tired of eating leftover ham, use it to make this recipe instead. When you re-purpose the leftover ham it completely changes the original dish. There will be no complaints about having ham again when you make this fried rice.
This recipe costs approximately $8.07 to make. The recipe makes six servings and costs around $1.34 to make.
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Don’t let the leftovers go to waste with this Hawaiian Rice!
When you spend money on a ham and have leftovers, don’t let them go to waste. Use the leftovers to make this fried rice. It is a cost-effective way to make another meal.
Using up leftover ham makes it that much easier to make this dish. This fried rice recipe comes together in just thirty minutes.
What is Hawaiian fried rice?
Hawaiian Fried Rice is your favorite fried rice dish with a tropical flair by adding pineapple and ham. The sweet and salty combination is delicious!
Ham Fried Rice Recipe Ingredients + Estimated Cost
Per Serving Cost: $1.34
Recipe Cost: $8.07
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce – $0.15
- 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil – $0.20
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce – $0.14
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil – $0.04
- 4 green onions – $0.32
- 1 ½ cups chopped ham – $2.63
- 1 large red bell pepper – $1.24
- 3 large garlic cloves – $0.15
- 1 medium yellow onion – $0.45
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger – $0.05
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten – $0.72
- 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice – $1.32
- 1 cup pineapple – $0.66
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. I updated the pricing for this recipe in December 2023.
Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipe Variations
- Substitute chicken for the ham or steak bites.
- Additional vegetables to add in include: green or yellow bell peppers, peas, broccoli, or celery.
How to make Ham Fried Rice
STEPS 1 AND 2:First, cookham, bell pepper, green onion, whites, and yellow onion. Then, add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant.Add egg and stir until combined and cook for about 3 minutes.
STEPS 3 AND 4:Next, stir in rice and sauce. Cook until rice is heated through. Turn off heat and stir in pineapple and green onion. Finally, serve!
What to serve with Hawaiian Fried Rice
Two of my favorite recipes to make alongside this fried rice areGarlic ShrimpandGrilled Hawaiian Chicken.
How to store leftover Ham Fried Rice
How long is leftover ham good for?
Leftover cooked ham will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. It will remain fresh in the freezer for up to two months.
SERVE:You can keep the fried rice out for about two hours before it needs to be stored in the refrigerator.
DEFROST:Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
REHEAT:Place the Pineapple Fried Rice in a microwave-safe dish and re-heat on HIGH in the microwave for 1-minute. Stir and repeat until heated through.
More Easy Main Dishes:
- Chicken Barley Soup
- Classic Tomato Soup with Basil
- Pasta Primavera
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Broccoli Quiche
- Pasta Salad
- Stovetop Chicken Fajitas
- Sausage and Peppers Sloppy Joes
- Cilantro Thai Chicken
- Southwest Shepherd’s Pie
- Healthy and Easy Gazpacho
- Tomato Basil Pasta
4.54 from 15 votes
Hawaiian Rice Recipe
Author A Food Folks and Fun Original!
Recipe Cost $ $8.07
Serving Cost $ $1.34
Prep Time 12 minutes minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
4 people
Put those holiday ham leftovers to good use by making thisHawaiian Fried Ricerecipe. It’s quick, easy, and SO delicious!
Equipment
small bowl
12-inch skillet or wok
wooden spoon
cutting board
chef's knife
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha sauce
FOR THE FRIED RICE:
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped ham
- 1 large red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 green onions white parts minced, green parts cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into ½-inch dice
Instructions
MAKE SAUCE:
Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha in a small bowl and set aside.
MAKE FRIED RICE:
In a large 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until just smoking.
Add ham, bell pepper, green onion whites, and yellow onion and cook, occasionally stirring until lightly browned, 7-9 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add eggs to the skillet and stir them into the other ingredients.
Stir constantly until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes.
Add rice and soy sauce mixture to skillet, stir until combined, and rice is heated through.
TO FINISH:
Turn off heat and stir in pineapple and remaining green onions.
Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe moves quickly, so prep all of the ingredients before beginning.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1510mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 79.5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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