If you want to bring a tropical twist to your dinner table, pineapple fried rice with ham is your perfect ticket. Sweet, savory, and satisfying, this one-pan meal comes together quickly and is a fun way to use up leftovers. The juicy pineapple brightens the dish, while the savory ham gives it heartiness. It’s easy, colorful, and totally crave-worthy.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice (preferably chilled)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
📝 Instructions:
- Prep Ahead: Have all your ingredients chopped and ready. Cold rice works best for texture.
- Cook the Eggs: In a large skillet or wok, heat a bit of oil and scramble the eggs. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Ham & Veggies: Add more oil to the pan and cook ham until slightly crispy. Toss in bell peppers and cook until tender. Add pineapple and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the Rice: Stir in the rice, breaking up any clumps. Let it sit undisturbed for a minute to crisp up slightly.
- Season & Combine: Add soy sauce, sesame oil, scrambled eggs, and green onions. Stir everything together and heat through.
- Serve Hot: Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
🍚 Tip:
For extra flair, serve it inside a hollowed-out pineapple half!