Journey into the delectable realm of Polynesian cuisine with our extraordinary dish, Polynesian Ham and Rice. This tantalizing dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Succulent ham, infused with pineapple juice and brown sugar, takes center stage, while jasmine rice absorbs the delectable sauce, creating a perfect accompaniment. But that's not all – this culinary adventure includes two additional delectable recipes: Pineapple Ham Casserole and Ham and Rice Casserole. Each recipe brings a unique twist to the classic ham and rice combination, ensuring that you have a variety of options to satisfy your cravings.
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HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE
Put those holiday ham leftovers to good use by making this Hawaiian Fried Rice recipe. It's quick, easy, and SO delicious!
Provided by A Food Folks and Fun Original!
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until just smoking.
- Add ham, bell pepper, green onion whites, and yellow onion and cook, occasionally stirring until lightly browned, 7-9 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add eggs to the skillet and stir them into the other ingredients.
- Stir constantly until eggs are cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Add rice and soy sauce mixture to skillet, stir until combined, and rice is heated through.
- Turn off heat and stir in pineapple and remaining green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 526 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 1510 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g
HAM AND PINEAPPLE RICE
This Ham and Pineapple Rice is a fun and easy one pot meal for busy weeknights! Perfect for those Hawaiian lovers :) Make it with long grain, brown or instant rice.
Provided by Ashley Fehr
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet combine ham, chicken broth, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and salt and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Rinse rice well using a fine mesh sieve.
- Stir in rice, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, stir, cover and continue cooking 5-10 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in green onions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 1610 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HAWAIIAN RICE
Hawaiian Rice
Provided by Minute® Rice
Time 3m
Yield 1-2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wave goodbye to complicated recipes, and say aloha to simplicity! This recipe for Hawaiian Rice is just as relaxing as a vacation on Oahu. In just two steps, you can enjoy a tropical take on fried rice. It's that simple! Step 1
- Heat rice according to package directions. Step 2
- Combine rice, ham, pineapple, peas, sesame oil and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Recipe Tips For more flavor and texture, try garnishing this dish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
CRISPY HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham, barbecue spice and scallion whites. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium. Toss the rice with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Add to the skillet and quickly stir so the ham and scallions get evenly distributed in the rice. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes so the bottom gets crispy.
- Combine the hoisin, soy, chile sauce and ginger in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the sauce to the skillet along with the peas and pineapple. Stir gently to combine, retaining the crispy bottom. Serve immediately topped with the fried egg, french-fried onions, sesame seeds and scallion greens.
PINEAPPLE HAM AND RICE
"As a parent of two teens with completely different tastes in food, I find it's a challenge to cook something that they'll both enjoy," relates Donald Courtney of Farmington Hills, Michigan. "I created this casserole to use up leftovers, and it turned out to be one of their favorites."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
HAM AND PINEAPPLE DINNER
A great take on a Hawaiian-style dinner. This one's great for that leftover ham. Cubed ham sauteed with onions and pineapple in a sweet sauce. Kids love it and it's great served over rice or noodles.
Provided by MELISSA00
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Brown Sugar
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the ham, onions and pineapple chunks in the butter for about 5 minutes.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and cornstarch. Stir this together well and pour over the ham mixture in the skillet. Stir well and allow to heat through and thicken, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1258.8 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
HAWAIIAN HAM BAKE
Take this sweet-and-sour specialty to your next potluck and get ready to hand out the recipe. When I buy a ham, I choose a large one so I'll have leftovers to use in this dish. It's special enough for Sunday dinners yet simple enough for busy weeknights. -Judy Reist, Bloomingdale, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer ham, onion, green pepper, raisins and pineapple. , In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, mustard and salt. Stir in pineapple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce. Pour over pineapple. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
QUICK HAWAIIAN HAM 'N' RICE SKILLET
Say aloha to your new favorite 20-minute skillet dish-a sweet and savory medley of ham, rice, green peppers and pineapples.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring pineapple, water and rice to boil in large skillet on medium heat.
- Stir in ham and peppers; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 19 g
Tips:
- To make sure the ham is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the ham by cutting into it and making sure that the juices run clear.
- For the best flavor, use a high-quality ham that is at least 10 pounds.
- To make the rice, use a long-grain white rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati.
- To add more flavor to the rice, you can cook it in a mixture of chicken broth and water.
- If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple slices, just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the rice.
- You can also add other vegetables to the rice, such as diced carrots, celery, or green onions.
- For a more colorful dish, you can top the rice with chopped parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
This Polynesian ham and rice dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The ham is cooked until it is tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. The pineapple chunks add a touch of sweetness and acidity that balance out the savory ham. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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