Name: Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice with Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked ham; 3 cups long-grain white rice; 1½ cups fresh pineapple; 1 red bell pepper; 4 green onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 eggs; 1 lime; 3 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt and black pepper

Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice with Lime

weeknightasian-inspiredquick

15 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

2 cupscooked ham (diced)
3 cupslong-grain white rice (cooked and cooled)
1½ cupsfresh pineapple (diced)
1red bell pepper
4green onion
3 clovesgarlic
2eggs
1lime
3 tablespoonsoy sauce
1 teaspoonfish sauce
2 tablespoonvegetable oil
·salt and black pepper

Prep

01
Dice 2 cups ham into small, even pieces.
02
Dice 1.5 cups fresh pineapple.
03
Dice 1 red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
04
Slice 4 green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
05
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
06
Juice 1 lime.

Method

01
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
02
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03
Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the rice is heated through and starts to look slightly golden.
04
Stir in the diced ham, pineapple, and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
05
Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce, then add the juice of 1 lime. Toss everything together and cook for 1 minute more.
06
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, add the green onion, and toss to combine. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
07
Serve immediately in bowls or over a bed of fresh greens.

Spice Tips

For a mild kick, add 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or a pinch of cayenne with the soy sauce. For more heat, stir in red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha at the end. A squeeze of extra lime juice brightens the finish.

Use day-old cooked rice for the best texture — fresh rice tends to clump. If you don't have cooked rice on hand, this recipe works well with cauliflower rice as a lower-carb swap. Pineapple can be fresh or canned (drained); fresh gives a brighter flavor.