This Paleo Hawaiian Fried Rice is a 30-minute one pan dish that is perfect for weeknight dinner. It has a wonderful blend of sweet, salty and umami flavours that makes this one tasty meal. Leftovers will last for up to 4 days in the fridge and reheat well. This recipe is Paleo, Whole30, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal. 

I have a confession, I am a total sucker for Hawaiian pizza. This Hawaiian fried rice has the same delicious combination of sweet, salty and umami flavours that I love. This cauliflower rice is loaded with ginger, onion and peppers, plus juicy chunks of pineapple and salty ham. I find that there are two tricks to really elevating this dish, 1) adding in 2 eggs at the end which help to bind the rice together and 2) turning the heat up at the very end to form a “fried” crust. 

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Why you are going to love this Paleo Hawaiian Fried Rice:

  • It’s quick and easy to make: Start to finish it takes just 30 minutes (and even less if you use store bought cauliflower rice) which makes it perfect for weeknight dinner. 
  • It’s so tasty! The combination of sweet, salty and umami flavours is so delicious! If you are a fan of Hawaiian pizza then you will love this dish! Adding egg to the rice helps to bind it together and gives the dish an almost creamy consistency. 
  • Leftovers: Any leftover rice will last for up to 5 days in the fridge and tastes just as good as day one when reheated. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or in a pan on medium heat for 5 minutes. 
  • It’s healthy! This Whole30 Hawaiian Fried Rice is Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Gluten Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal. Skip the pineapple and it’s Keto too!

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Let’s talk Cauliflower Rice:

I am personally a big fan of making cauliflower rice myself by breaking down a head of cauliflower into florets and pulsing it in a food processor. I find that this enables you to control the size of the pieces of “rice” and also ensures that the cauliflower rice doesn’t have a strong smell. Buying cauliflower rice from the store is definitely the more time efficient option although I find that it only lasts a day or two in the fridge before it starts to smell. Frozen cauliflower rice is another great option that you can use in this recipe. I recommend leaving the frozen rice at room temperature for 5 minutes to slightly thaw before adding it to the pan. 

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Ways to modify this recipe:

  • While I prefer using chunks of ham for this dish, pancetta and even bacon also work well. 
  • Don’t eat pork? Swap it for diced chicken thighs or shrimp
  • Not sure what coconut aminos is? If you aren’t on a gluten and soy free diet then feel free to use Tamari or Soy Sauce in its place, the flavour is very similar. 
  • Make this dish keto by skipping the pineapple
  • Feel free to add in more veggies such as mushrooms, broccoli or asparagus
  • If you are on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet then I recommend buying fresh, not canned pineapple.

Here are a few more cauliflower rice recipes that you might enjoy:


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Hawaiian Fried Rice

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This Paleo Hawaiian Fried Rice is a 30-minute one pan dish that is perfect for weeknight dinner. It has a wonderful blend of sweet, salty and umami flavours and leftovers will last for 4 days in the fridge.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Diets Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal, Whole30
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp finely diced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into small pieces
  • 7 ounces diced ham or pancetta
  • 3 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or tamari/soy sauce)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2/3 cups chopped scallions
  • 1 1/4 cups diced pineapple
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a wok or large frying pan heat the coconut oil on medium high heat. Add in the ginger and garlic and saute for 2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
  • Next add in the diced bell pepper, onion and ham/pancetta and saute for 5 minutes until the pepper begins to soften and the ham/pancetta is lightly golden in colour.
  • Add in the cauliflower rice, coconut aminos, peas, white pepper and saute for 4 minutes until the rice has begun to soften. Stir in the pineapple and scallions and once well mixed, flatten the mixture up the sides of the wok/pan so that it touches as much of the surface as possible. Crack the two eggs into the middle of the rice, let them sit for 1 minute before breaking them up and stirring them into the rice. Turn the heat up to high and leave the rice to cook for another 2 minutes until all of the egg has set and is well mixed in with the rice. Serve in bowls garnished with a sprinkle of scallions.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1060mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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