Polynesian Ham and Rice

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed
  • 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps

  • 1
    Mix reserved pineapple juice, the broth, rice, curry powder and red pepper in 10-inch skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Cut each pea pod crosswise in half. Stir pea pods, pineapple and ham into rice mixture. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.

  • Hawaiian sweet bread would be especially yummy served with this sweet and spicy skillet dish. It is found in the deli section of the supermarket.
  • Cayenne pepper is a hot, pungent powder made from several of various tropical chilies that originated in French Guiana.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
1240mg
Total Carbohydrate
53g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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