Pineapple Rice

Name: Pineapple Rice
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups long-grain rice; 8 ounces (in 1 piece) Virginia or Black Forest ham; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained, juices reserved; 3 scallions, including 3 inches green, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into tiny dice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups long-grain rice
8 ounces (in 1 piece) Virginia or Black Forest ham
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained, juices reserved
3 scallions, including 3 inches green, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 carrot, peeled and cut into tiny dice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste

Directions

1

Combine 4 cups water with the olive oil and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Add the rice, stir, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan.
3

Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, 20 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, cut the ham into 1/4-inch dice.
5

Fluff the rice with a fork.
6

Add the pineapple and toss to combine.
7

Then add the ham, scallions, carrot, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice and transfer it to a serving bowl.
8

Shortly before serving, add the peas and the chives and season with salt and pepper.
9

Serve immediately.