Islander Fried Rice Recipes

ISLAND RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine with a spoon. Serve immediately.

HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE

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.

ISLAND-STYLE FRIED RICE

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.

ISLANDER FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add rice, cook, stirring constantly until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add water and 1 teaspoon salt, stir briefly, bring to boil and reduce heat to low.
• Cover tightly and cook 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let rice stand on burner, covered, 15 minutes longer.
• Chill rice in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight.
• Wait for the rice to chill before beginning next step.
• Scramble eggs in remaining 1 tablespoon oil and set aside.
• Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces with scissors and fry until almost crisp, drain and set aside, reserving drippings.
• Saute yellow onion for 2 minutes in bacon drippings in large non-stick skillet over high heat.
• Add rice and stir-fry until heated through and sizzling.
• Add soy sauce, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, eggs, bacon, and green onions.
• Mix well and serve.

RAGGED ISLAND FRIED RICE WITH BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue grill to high, place chicken on grill and turn grill down to medium.
• Grill chicken breasts on barbecue until they reach an internal temperature of 155°F or until juice run clear. Outsides will be somewhat blackened.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in pan over medium heat until hot.
• Add onions, peppers and curry paste.
• Sauté for approx 5 minutes.
• Add cooked rice, tomatoes, sour cream, cumin and black pepper, and mix all together and cook until liquid is absorbed.
• Heat for approx 10 minutes, until heated through.
• Serve topped with sliced blackened chicken.