Best 7 Polynesian Fried Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Polynesia, where the vibrant flavors of sweet coconut milk, savory soy sauce, and aromatic spices dance together to create the delectable dish known as Polynesian fried rice. Experience the delightful combination of tender rice tossed with a medley of crisp vegetables, succulent chicken or tofu, and the irresistible aromas of garlic and ginger. Prepare to immerse your taste buds in a symphony of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that will transport you to the paradise of Polynesia with every bite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

POLYNESIAN-STYLE FRIED BROWN RICE



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Brown rice flavored with ginger and sesame is stir-fried with red onion, red bell pepper, pineapple and a little bacon for a side dish with some Polynesian flair.

Provided by Lynne Webb

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1- inch piece of fresh ginger (quartered)
2 strips thick-cut bacon (cut into 1/4-inch dice)
Vegetable or peanut oil
1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch dice)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1 cup fresh pineapple (cut into 1/4-inch dice)
3 tablespoons soy or fish sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the brown rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole or 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Add the chicken broth, orange juice, and sesame oil.
  • Smash the ginger pieces with the side of a large knife to help release the flavor, then add them to the rice. Stir once and cover tightly.
  • Bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from the oven, fluff with a fork and cool completely, about 90 minutes.
  • Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat and fry the bacon until just barely crisp. Raise the heat to high and add about 1/2 of the rice.
  • Stir fry for about 2 minutes, tossing constantly with a spatula. Make a well in the center of the rice, add a bit of oil, then add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent and combine with the rice thoroughly.
  • Once again, make a well in the center of the rice and add a little more oil.
  • Start adding the remaining rice in small increments, continually stir-frying until all the rice is heated through and golden brown.
  • Make another well in the center of the rice and add the egg. Cook until set, scramble and distribute throughout the rice.
  • Stir in the pineapple and soy (or fish) sauce, mix thoroughly and serve.

POLYNESIAN RICE



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I make this in a rice cooker and it's super simple! When I have frozen diced onion, red, and green bell pepper mix on hand, I use 2 T of that in place of the fresh onion and peppers, and it's every bit as good. I really prefer the mix of red and green peppers in this dish to just plain ol' green sweet peppers. I frequently use the reduced sodium version of both the soy sauce and the chicken broth and it turns out just fine.

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked rice
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in rice cooker.
  • Cook 20 minutes, or until rice is done.
  • Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 617.1, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6, Protein 7.8

CRISPY HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE



Crispy Hawaiian Fried Rice image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 to 5 slices deli ham
1 teaspoon barbecue spice rub
3 scallions, sliced thin on the bias, white and green parts separated
4 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce, chile paste or curry paste, optional
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh, frozen or canned pineapple, chopped
1 large egg, cooked sunny-side up
1 teaspoon canned french-fried onions
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

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.

HAWAIIAN RICE



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Funny how adding pineapple to any dish makes it "Hawaiian" but hey, that's the name it had when I got it. A really nice twist on fried rice.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Chicken

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 egg
2 cups cooked rice, cold
2 green onions, diced
1/4 cup carrot, finely diced
1/4 cup pineapple, drained and diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the egg with a little salt and pepper, set aside.
  • Heat oils, add onions & carrots.
  • Stir fry until onions become translucent (about 2 minutes).
  • Add the rice and continue to cook until the rice starts turning a light gold color.
  • Slice the cooked egg into strips, add with the cooked chicken stirring while cooking to warm it up.
  • Remove from element, add soy sauce, pepper and pineapple, return to element turning up to high heat, stir fry vigorously for thirty more seconds. (Pineapple gets flavorless if stir fried too much).
  • Note: Always use cold cooked rice for stir fry & break apart with wetted fingers any clumps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.8, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 1094, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 23.1

HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE



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Growing up in the South Pacific, rice was the mainstay of our diet. When my husband and I moved stateside, we created this Hawaiian fried rice recipe. We bring this dish to every potluck, and it's always the hit of the party. -Janice Edwards, Plainville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked long grain rice
10 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided
8 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) lite SPAM, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (about 16 ounces), thawed and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup soy sauce
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon margarine over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs until blended; pour into pan. Mixture should set immediately at edge. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward center, letting uncooked portions flow underneath. When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, remove to a cutting board and chop., In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon margarine over medium-high heat. Add Spam and onion; cook and stir until Spam is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Add mixed vegetables, garlic and pepper; cook until heated through. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce and remaining 1/2 cup margarine; cook and stir until margarine is melted. Gently stir in eggs. If desired, top with sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 1191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

HAWAIIAN LUAU FRIED RICE



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This Hawaiian Fried Rice is the perfect summer side dish recipe.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups basmati rice (cooked)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion (diced)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup diced cooked ham
2 cups fresh pineapple (cubed)
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons diced green onion

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5033 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1182 mg, Carbohydrate 965 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 102 mg

ISLAND-STYLE FRIED RICE



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Everyone in Hawaii has their own version of fried rice. This is my own version of fried rice that the locals ate in Hawaii.

Provided by chen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
½ cup sliced Chinese sweet pork sausage (lup cheong)
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the rice cool completely.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the luncheon meat and sausage. Set aside, and pour the beaten eggs into the hot skillet. Scramble the eggs, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the rice. Toss the rice with the hot oil until heated through and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic powder, toss the rice for 1 more minute to develop the garlic taste, and stir in the luncheon meat, sausage, scrambled eggs, pineapple, and oyster sauce. Cook and stir until the oyster sauce coats the rice and other ingredients, 2 to 3 minutes, stir in the green onions, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 988.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, tender meats, and fluffy rice will make all the difference in your Polynesian fried rice.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will help it cool and firm up, making it easier to fry.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: This will help prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Cook the rice in batches: This will help prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the vegetables and meat towards the end of cooking: This will help them retain their鮮艳的colors and crisp texture.
  • Use a variety of sauces and seasonings: Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil are all popular choices for Polynesian fried rice.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and vegetables: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

Polynesian fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of savory flavors and colorful ingredients, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Polynesian fried rice a try.

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