Hawaiian Fried Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked rice (day-old preferred).
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1/2 lb ham, diced.
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1 cup pineapple chunks.
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1/2 cup peas.
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1/2 cup carrots, diced.
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1/4 cup green onions, sliced.
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2 tablespoons soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon sesame oil.
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2 eggs, lightly beaten.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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1/2 cup pineapple juice.
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1/4 cup ketchup.
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2 tablespoons soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar.
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1 tablespoon brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water.
# Instructions:
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Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add ham, carrots, and peas. Cook 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften.
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Push everything to one side. Add beaten eggs to empty side and scramble eggs until cooked, then mix with ham and vegetables.
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Add rice, pineapple chunks, and green onions.
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Pour soy sauce over top. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until hot.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Mix pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a saucepan.
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Bring to simmer over medium heat.
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Stir in cornstarch mixture, cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
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Serve sauce over rice or on the side.
# Notes:
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Using day-old rice helps prevent mushiness. The rice grains stay separate and firm when stir-fried.