Description
This Thai Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines sweet pineapple with savory rice and a mix of vegetables. It’s a perfect way to bring a taste of Thailand to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Garnish:
- lime wedges
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Scramble eggs: Add beaten eggs to the pan, scramble until just set, then push them to the side.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, pineapple, peas, and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate rice: Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps and mixing with vegetables.
- Season the dish: Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, curry powder, and white pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and garnish: Add green onions, cashews, remove from heat, and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best to prevent soggy fried rice.
- For a vegetarian version, omit fish sauce and use extra soy sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce.
- Options to add shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
