Microwave Hawaiian fried rice with ham and pineapple
Rice tossed with ham, sweet pineapple, peas and a scrambled egg in a soy-sesame glaze, the island favorite made in one bowl for under two and a half dollars.
- 12 min total
- 7 min hands-on
- Anyone can make this
- Serves 1
- About $2.38 a serving
- 460 calories
- Dairy-free
Dolly says: I’d make this on a weeknight. It’s on the table in 12 minutes.
Ingredients
For 1 servings.
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup microwave rice pouches, half an 8.8 oz pouch
- ⅓ cup diced cooked ham
- ¼ cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion, torn into small pieces (optional)
From your pantry
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
Each serving has about 460 calories, 22 g protein, 57 g carbs and 16 g fat, and costs about $2.38 at typical US grocery prices. Both are estimates from what the recipe uses.
Missing something?
- No frozen peas? Frozen mixed vegetables work.
- No green onions? Chives work.
Steps
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the egg with the oil in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Whisk. Whisking means beating quickly with a whisk or a fork to blend things together. It smooths out lumps and mixes eggs, oil or sauces evenly.
How you’ll know: It all looks one even color and texture, with no streaks or lumps.
Microwave 30 seconds, stir, then 15 to 30 seconds more, until just set, and break it into small pieces with the fork.
Timer: 30 sec
Food safety: For the safest eggs, cook until the whites are fully set and the yolks begin to thicken. Dishes made with eggs are done at 160°F.
Squeeze the rice pouch to break up the grains, then tip half of it, cold, into the bowl.
Dolly’s tip: Fried rice works best with cold, firm rice, so skip heating the pouch first.Add the ham, pineapple, peas, soy sauce and sesame oil and with the fork until the rice is evenly tan.
Toss. Tossing means gently lifting and turning food so everything gets coated, like pasta in sauce or vegetables in oil. It coats every piece evenly without mashing anything.
How you’ll know: Every piece looks glossy or evenly coated, with no dry spots hiding underneath.
Cover with a paper towel and microwave 2 minutes, toss, then microwave 1 minute more, until steaming.
Timer: 2 min
Dolly’s tip: Tossing halfway breaks up clumps and heats the middle evenly.Scatter the green onion over and eat it hot.
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