Easy Hawaiian Style Vegan Fried Rice

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In Hawaiʻi, fried rice is a staple and can be eaten at any time of day, but it’s especially popular at breakfast.

Local-style fried rice is often loaded with Portuguese sausage, Spam, Vienna sausage or lap cheong, along with eggs and green onions. It also tends to be slightly sweet and, because medium-grain rice is commonly used, it has a softer texture than many Chinese-style fried rice recipes.

I became a vegetarian many years ago, so I learned how to make meatless versions of some of my favorite local foods. This Hawaiian style vegan fried rice is ʻono (delicious), easy to make and loved by my family.

What Kind of Rice Is Best for Hawaiian Style Fried Rice?

White Calrose rice, which is a medium-grain rice, is commonly used in Hawaiʻi and works perfectly for this local-style fried rice.

Hinode is a popular brand, but any white Calrose or medium-grain rice will work.

For the best fried rice, use rice that has been cooked and refrigerated overnight. Cold rice is firmer and easier to stir-fry without becoming mushy.

What is Aloha Shoyu?

This recipe uses Aloha Shoyu, a soy sauce that is commonly used in Hawaiʻi.

Aloha Shoyu has a milder, slightly less salty flavor than some other soy sauces, which makes it work especially well in local-style dishes.

If you can’t find Aloha Shoyu, you can substitute another soy sauce. If using a saltier soy sauce such as Kikkoman, start with a little less and add more to taste.

What Makes This Fried Rice Vegan?

Traditional local-style fried rice often contains meat and eggs.

For this version, I leave out the meat and use Just Egg in place of regular eggs. Vegan butter adds richness, while vegetarian stir-fry sauce, shoyu and vegetables give the rice plenty of savory flavor.

How to Make Hawaiian Style Vegan Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegan butter
• 1/2 cup of onion, diced
• 1/2 cup of carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup of peas
• 4 cups of cooked medium grain rice (cold, refrigerated over night)
• 3 tablespoons of Aloha Shoyu
• 3 tablespoons of Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce
• 1/2 cup of Just Egg
• sliced green onions
• black pepper to taste

Step 1: Cook the Vegetables

Melt 1 tablespoon of vegan butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, carrots and peas and cook for about 3–5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the carrots are tender.

Step 2: Add the Rice

Add the cold rice to the pan.

Use your spatula to break apart any large clumps, then stir-fry until the rice is heated through and lightly coated with the butter.

Step 3: Season the Fried Rice

Add the Aloha Shoyu, vegetarian stir-fry sauce and black pepper.

Stir-fry until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the rice.

Step 4: Cook the Just Egg

Push the rice to one side of the pan.

Melt the remaining ½ tablespoon of vegan butter on the empty side, then pour in the Just Egg.

Scramble the Just Egg until cooked, then mix it into the fried rice.

Step 5: Add the Green Onions

Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

More Hawaiian & Local Favorites

• Hawaiian Style Vegetable Chow Mein
• Hawaiian Style “Poke” Edamame
• Vegan Hawaiian Style Chili – Zippy’s Inspired

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