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Hawaiian Style Coconut Fried Rice - 2

Hawaiian Style Coconut Fried Rice

It's nutty yet sweet and the perfect savory textured dish to treat your tastebuds to a little bite of paradise. Plus it's ready in 25 minutes!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: 20 min or less, 25 min, basmati, bell peppers, cilantro, coconut, easy, fried rice, ginger, ham, hawaiian, lemongrass, pineapple, quick
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot for cooking the rice
  • 1 12 in large and deep skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice well rinsed + well drained
  • 13 oz coconut milk
  • 10 oz coconut water
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp green onions white parts
  • 3 tbsp green onions green parts, plus more to garnish
  • 3 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp lemongrass paste
  • 8 oz ham diced
  • 8 oz pineapple tidbits
  • 3 eggs whisked
  • pinch cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro divided, plus more to garnish
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over medium, add the coconut milk, coconut water, rinsed + drained basmati rice, and 3/4 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, lower heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes then remove from heat and top with lime zest and fluff the rice. Allow to chill in the fridge while you prep the rest.
  • Over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet, add the olive oil, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Heat until oil begins to shimmer then add in the red bell peppers and white parts of the green onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Add in the garlic, ginger, and lemon grass and saute for about 30 seconds. Toss in the ham and pineapple and cook for about 1-2 minutes until warm.
  • Move everything in the pan to the side, add in the remaining 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, and then the eggs. Scramble for lightly until set and season with a 1/4 tsp of salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Add in the cooked rice, green onions, and cilantro and toss together until fully mixed. Drizzle the soy sauce over all of it then toss again to combine.
  • Serve warm by itself, or with some island-flavored shrimp, chicken, fish, or pork.

Notes

Storage: Store in an air-tight food storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until warm throughout. 
Freeze for up to 1 month in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave until warm throughout.
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