{"id":16683,"date":"2014-08-31T15:25:58","date_gmt":"2014-08-31T22:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=16683"},"modified":"2021-02-18T07:47:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T15:47:43","slug":"endless-summer-pineapple-fried-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/endless-summer-pineapple-fried-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Endless Summer: Pineapple Fried Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n\"PIneapple<\/a><\/p>\n

Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice<\/strong> brings back memories of living in Kauai. Especially now that it’s been a two-week-long Snowmaggedon that is making me yearn for a sunny island somewhere, anywhere!<\/p>\n

Edited 2\/18\/21<\/em><\/p>\n

Hawaiian Fried Rice<\/h2>\n

Cool salads or dishes with a tropical twist can help extend the summer wherever you call home. \u00a0One of our family favorites is fried rice<\/strong> – we love it with lots of veggies, especially green peas and, it’s easy to adapt it to any cuisine – \u00a0add kimchi to riff on Korean bibimbap<\/em> or sambal as in Indonesian nasi goreng<\/em>, or try a spicy Thai rendition with cucumbers to cool the fire. My fried rice is most like Hawaiian fried rice – makes sense since our mom was born and raised in Hawaii. Hawaiian fried rice<\/strong> usually contains egg, green onions, peas, cubed carrots, and either Portuguese sausage or Spam or both, and is cooked in sesame oil.<\/p>\n

\"Mom<\/a><\/p>\n

Mom on a Kauai beach, circa 1947\/48 (?)<\/p>\n

My mom grew up eating Spam in the islands. I remember she used to fry some up with rice or serve it with eggs for breakfast occasionally, but otherwise, I’ve only had Spam in musubi. When I make fried rice, regular Jimmy Dean sausage crumbles were my go-to, but not so much anymore since it’s so high in sodium.<\/p>\n

Fried Rice is Versatile<\/h2>\n

The wonderful thing about fried rice is its versatility – which is probably why nearly every cuisine has its own version. It is a fantastic refrigerator dish meaning it’s a wonderful vehicle for the vegetables lurking in the crisper and leftovers from Chinese takeout or weekend grilling. It’s also a great way to get a serving or two of vegetables into the tummies of finicky eaters who normally cringe at servings of the edible rainbow.<\/p>\n

Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe<\/h2>\n

Today’s fried rice makes excellent use of leftover grilled wild salmon (instead of Spam) with fresh pineapple for that island flavor. Close your eyes and fantasize about basking on the beach in Maui or lazing under a palm in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n

\"PIneapple<\/a><\/p>\n

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Endless Summer Pineapple Fried Rice<\/div>\n\t\t
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Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t
20<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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This Hawaiian style fried rice with leftover grilled wild salmon (instead of Spam) and fresh pineapple takes you back to the islands, even in the middle of winter.<\/em><\/p>

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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcups<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcooked white rice*<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tounces<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tof cooked salmon, flaked<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teliminate for a vegetarian version<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tchopped carrots<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tchopped green onions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teggs<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlightly beaten<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttablespoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsunflower or peanut oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttablespoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsesame oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tteaspoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tred chile flakes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tteaspoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTogarashi seasoning*<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfrozen peas<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprepared according to package directions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfresh diced pineapple<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCondiments: furikaki<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsesame seeds, gomai<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Using a large chef's knife, cut off the crown and end of the pineapple. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice the pineapple flesh into 1\/2 inch slices without cutting through the peel. Use a spoon to remove the fruit. Reserving one pineapple half for serving.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Chop the carrots and prepare the rest of the vegetable. The cooking goes quickly when stir frying, so having your mis en place<\/em> at the ready is best. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Add the sunflower and sesame oil to the wok. Heat over med-high heat until the oil begins to smoke. Add the rice, turn up the heat to quickly brown the rice, stirring constantly. Remove the rice to a bowl.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Lower the heat to med-high, add a little more oil if necessary before adding the carrots to the wok. Cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing or stirring constantly. Add the chile flakes and green onions, cook for another minute. Return the rice to the wok, add Togarashi, stir to combine the ingredients and cook for another minute. Move the rice mixture to one side, leaving a space to cook the egg mixture. Use a spoon to turn and quickly cook the eggs. Mix the eggs into the fried rice. Again, make a small space in the wok to add the peas and cook off any moisture before mixing them into the rice.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Scoop rice into the pineapple half and garnish with chopped pineapple and black sesame seeds.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      *Togarashi is a Japanese seasoning blend of chili pepper, orange peel, black and white sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger and seaweed. I buy S&B brand which is salt-free. Drizzle with sriracha, sambal olek, soy sauce, etc. as desired. Easily made vegetarian and\/or vegan, fried rice is also naturally gluten free and is a wonderful vehicle to include any vegetables that you prefer: broccoli, corn, chopped green beans, bean sprouts, etc.<\/p>\n

      Rice that has been refrigerated for several days is very dry and makes the best fried rice. If using freshly cooked rice, refrigerate uncovered for at least an hour and expect your fried rice to be moister.<\/p>\n

      **Save the soy sauce or tamari (gluten free) for the table if you want a crisper fried rice,\u00a0<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Aloha! <\/span><\/h2>\n

      Have fun and be safe this Labor Day weekend!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      \"Pineapple<\/a><\/p>\n

      Hungry for more? You might also like:<\/p>\n

      Jet Tila’s Thai Pineapple Fried Rice<\/a><\/p>\n

      Traditional Chinese New Year Foods<\/a><\/p>\n

      Best Ramen in Orange County – HiroNori Craft Ramen\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n