Naturally, what luau could call itself a luau without some pineapple and Spam? Did you know that Hawaiians are the world’s largest consumers of Spam? Although initially introduced during World War II as a wartime food staple, Spam has become deeply ingrained into Pacific Island cuisine. You can find it in sushi, stir frys, and even in burgers in Hawaii. I especially love it with some fried rice. Throw in some pineapple and say aloha to summer! Tropical tip: slice a pineapple in half (this is way easier to do than you think), scoop out the insides, and voila a festive pineapple bowl to serve your rice in. You’ll impress your guests AND reuse parts of the pineapple you would have tossed anyway. Add even more island flair with some fresh flowers!
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Ingredients Â
- 1 pineapple
- 8 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 4 eggs whisked
- 1 can Spam diced
- 1 large white onion diced
- 1 can mixed peas and carrots
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
InstructionsÂ
- To craft a pineapple bowl, slice pineapple in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides to create a bowl. Drain excess pineapple juice and place the bowl in freezer until ready to serve.
- Chop the scooped out pineapple into quarter-inch cubes to add to the fried rice. You should have about 2 cups of chopped pineapple.
- In a large nonstick pot, heat vegetable oil and minced garlic.
- Whisk eggs together and add into fried garlic, stirring constantly to create scrambled eggs.
- Add in 2 cups of chopped pineapple, Spam, peas and carrots, and onions. Saute for 5 minutes until Spam becomes crispy.
- Add in cooked jasmine rice, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir until soy sauce evenly coats all of the rice, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot in a pineapple bowl.
