We love Chinese food and it’s so easy to make at home. Hawaiian Luau Fried Rice is so simple and delicious. I was making our Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken at least once a week and I loved serving it with our Easy Fried Rice.
Our whole family recently went to a luau and tried the most delicious fried rice. I loved the Hawaiian twist that it had with fresh pineapple and toasted coconut and knew I had to recreate it at home.
I usually serve this Hawaiian Fried Rice with our 5-Star Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Grilled Huli Huli Chicken or Grilled Island Chicken Kabobs.
Ingredients needed to make Hawaiian Luau Fried Rice:
- 6 cups basmati rice cooked
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple cubed
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons green onion diced
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How to make Hawaiian Luau Fried Rice:
This recipe calls for 6 cups cooked basmati rice, so be sure to get that started while you prep for the rest of the recipe to save time. I just cooked the rice on my stove top by following the package directions.
You can substitute the basmati rice for white rice if you want, I just prefer the flavor and texture of basmati rice. I’ve even used white instant rice with this recipe when I’ve been short on time and it still tastes great.
If you want your rice to be the perfect texture, make it the day before and store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It gives the fried rice the perfect fluffy texture!
After the rice is cooked, just set aside until it’s time to use it in the recipe.
Add shredded coconut to a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until coconut begins to turn golden brown. The coconut can burn quickly, so be sure to take the pan off the heat as soon as it starts getting brown and slightly crisp.
Remove coconut from the pan and set aside.
Using the same pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, onion, ginger, bell pepper and ham and sauté until ham begins to turn golden brown and red pepper and onion are tender.
This is a great way to use up extra ham, if you have leftovers from Easter, Christmas, etc. I have also used prepackaged diced ham from the store and it works great for this recipe.
Add cooked rice, pineapple, sesame oil, soy sauce and toasted coconut to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and well combined.
Remove from heat.
Serve and garnish with green onion.
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Hawaiian Luau Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups basmati rice, cooked
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons green onion, diced
Equipment
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions for 6 cups cooked rice; set aside.
- Add shredded coconut to a pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until coconut begins to turn golden brown.
- Remove coconut completely from the pan; set aside.
- Using the same pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil, onion, ginger, bell pepper and ham and sauté until ham begins to turn golden brown and red pepper and onion are tender.
- Add cooked rice, pineapple, sesame oil, soy sauce and toasted coconut to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and well combined.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with green onion.
Notes
- If you want your rice to be the perfect texture, make it the day before and store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It gives the fried rice the perfect fluffy texture!
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.This flavorful dish is perfect for busy moms and families seeking a taste of the tropics. We love creating easy ways to bring delicious meals to your table, and this Hawaiian-inspired fried rice is no exception!
This dish combines the sweet goodness of juicy pineapples with the savory flavors of ham, creating a delightful tropical twist that’s sure to become one of your go-to dishes. Whether it’s your first time trying a Hawaiian version of fried rice or you’re revisiting old favorites, this recipe is a delicious way to infuse your meals with a little bit of paradise.
The addition of pineapple chunks, cooked ham, fresh rice, and a touch of soy sauce combined with sesame oil creates a wonderful balance of flavors that make this Hawaiian Fried Rice a perfect side dish or a full meal on its own. Don’t hesitate to add a little savory kick by incorporating hot sauce or white pepper to suit your taste buds.
Whether you’re using leftover ham from last night’s dinner or adding macadamia nuts for that extra crunch, this recipe offers an easy and delicious cure for the dog days of summer, any time you crave a taste of the islands. The beauty of this dish lies not only in its delightful flavor combo but also in its adaptability. Feel free to experiment with extra rice, different variations of rice, or even trying it with Hawaiian meatballs for a different twist.
With a recipe card available for reference, you can easily recreate this delicious Hawaiian Luau Fried Rice any day of the week.
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Can I use ground ginger in place of the fresh grated ginger?
Yes, you can use ground ginger in place of grated ginger.
This looks delicious! Can I prepare the entire dish the day before and then just reheat?
Yes. If you want your rice to be the perfect texture, make it the day before and store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It gives the fried rice the perfect fluffy texture!
Make just the rice the day before or the entire dish the day before? Looks delish!!!
Kari– any chance you’re from Pullman? — any way, they are suggesting you cook just your rice a day ahead and refrigerate it. This is good practice for all fried rice dishes, since it helps with texture and won’t break apart as you’re stirring it while making the dish.