Description
This Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a delightful and colorful dish that brings a taste of Thailand to your table. Packed with sweet pineapple, savory vegetables, and aromatic spices, it’s a perfect balance of flavors. This easy stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover rice and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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For the Fried Rice:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews
Optional for Serving:
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add the oil.
- Scramble the eggs: Add the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then push them to one side of the pan.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and pineapple: Stir in the bell pepper, peas and carrots, and pineapple. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in rice and seasonings: Add the rice and mix everything together. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, curry powder, sugar, and pepper. Stir-fry until heated through.
- Finish and serve: Add green onions and cashews, mix well. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit fish sauce and use extra soy sauce or a vegan alternative.
- Leftover rice works best as it stays firmer when stir-fried.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
