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Flavorful Ham Fried Rice with Pineapple and Sriracha

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A quick and easy ham fried rice recipe featuring sweet pineapple and spicy sriracha for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil with a high smoke point)
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced (smoky, honey-glazed preferred)
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (canned works too, drained well)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)
  • Sriracha sauce, to taste (start with 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the ham into small bite-sized pieces, finely chop the onion and garlic, and slice the green onions for garnish. Cut fresh pineapple into small chunks. Ensure rice is cold and separated to avoid clumping. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set but still soft. Remove eggs from pan and set aside. (2-3 minutes)
  3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir-fry diced onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add diced ham and cook for 3-4 minutes until edges caramelize.
  4. Add pineapple chunks and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes to warm through and mingle juices with ham.
  5. Increase heat to high. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps with spatula. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes until rice is heated evenly and slightly toasted on edges.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) evenly over rice. Stir well to coat rice without making it soggy. Toss in scrambled eggs and mix gently.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Drizzle sesame oil and sriracha over the top, starting with less sriracha and adjusting to taste. Stir gently once more.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Add pineapple just before rice to avoid sogginess. Adjust sriracha to preferred heat level. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and omit oyster sauce. For vegetarian, replace ham with smoked tofu or tempeh and skip oyster sauce. Drain canned pineapple well to prevent mushy rice.

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Keywords: ham fried rice, pineapple fried rice, sriracha fried rice, quick dinner, weeknight meal, sweet and spicy, easy fried rice

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