Hawaiian Fried Rice with Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce

 Hawaiian Fried Rice with Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Hawaiian fried rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. This dish is made with a combination of rice, vegetables, and pineapple, and is seasoned with a variety of savory and sweet spices. And with this recipe, you'll also learn how to make a simple and delicious sweet and sour sauce to top it all off.

To make Hawaiian fried rice, you'll need:

2 cups of cooked white rice

1 cup of diced pineapple

1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots

1/2 cup of diced ham

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 clove of garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon of paprika

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

1/4 teaspoon of salt

For the sweet and sour sauce:

1/2 cup of pineapple juice

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons of ketchup

2 tablespoons of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of soy sauce

To begin, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the cooked rice, pineapple, peas and carrots, ham, soy sauce, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the rice is heated for about 5-7 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the sweet and sour sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Hawaiian Fried Rice

Serve the Hawaiian fried rice hot, topped with a generous drizzle of sweet and sour sauce.

Hawaiian fried rice is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover rice or vegetables that you have in the fridge. And with the added bonus of the sweet and sour sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a tasty and flavorful meal, give Hawaiian fried rice with easy sweet and sour sauce a try!