Thai-style Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai-style Pineapple Fried Rice is a delicious and popular dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with savory fried rice. It typically includes a mix of ingredients such as cooked rice, diced pineapple, shrimp or chicken, cashew nuts, vegetables like bell peppers and peas, and seasonings like soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder. The dish is usually cooked in a wok to infuse all the flavors together and is often served in a hollowed-out pineapple for a fun and festive presentation. It's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
- 1 small pineapple peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- In the same wok, heat the remaining oil and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, pineapple, shrimp or chicken (if using), peas, and cashew nuts. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the ingredients are cooked through.
- Add the chilled rice to the wok and break up any clumps with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder over the rice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the wok and mix everything together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Thai-style Pineapple Fried Rice hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 86g (29%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 156mg (52%)Sodium: 1835mg (80%)Potassium: 669mg (19%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 1443IU (29%)Vitamin C: 155mg (188%)Calcium: 120mg (12%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
