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Fried Rice Hawaiian Style: A Delicious Island-Inspired Recipe

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This Hawaiian Fried Rice recipe combines crispy Spam, sweet pineapple, and savory soy sauce mixture for a delicious island-style dish. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for using leftover rice! Enjoy a taste of Hawaii in under 30 minutes with this simple and flavorful recipe.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup Spam (diced)
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • ½ cup carrots (diced)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • ¼ cup green onion (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasonings & Sauces:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp butter or bacon fat
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp white pepper (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Ingredients:

  • Dice the Spam, drain the pineapple, and chop the vegetables.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.

2️⃣ Crisp the Spam:

  • Heat butter or bacon fat in a wok over medium heat.
  • Add diced Spam and cook until golden brown and crispy (~4-5 minutes).
  • Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add garlic, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.

4️⃣ Scramble the Eggs:

  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan.
  • Pour in beaten eggs and let them cook undisturbed for 30 seconds.
  • Gently scramble, then mix with the vegetables.

5️⃣ Stir-Fry the Rice:

  • Add cold, day-old rice and stir-fry over high heat.
  • Let it sit for 30 seconds before tossing to develop a slight crisp.

6️⃣ Add Seasonings & Mix:

  • Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
  • Toss everything until evenly coated.

7️⃣ Final Touches:

  • Add back the crispy Spam and pineapple chunks.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions.
  • Give it one last mix, then serve hot!

Notes

✅ Use day-old rice for the best texture.
✅ Adjust soy sauce based on salt preference.
✅ For extra flavor, use bacon fat instead of butter.
✅ Swap Spam for shrimp or chicken for variety.

Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/fried-rice-hawaiian-style/