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Pineapple Fried Rice

A vibrant and flavorful Thai-inspired fried rice dish featuring caramelized pineapple, savory soy sauce, and colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old and cold
  • 1 cup pineapple fresh or canned chunks
  • 1 cup protein chicken, tofu, or shrimp
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Aromatics
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp curry powder optional

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. If using fresh rice, spread on a baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to dry out.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sear protein until cooked through, then remove.
  3. Add pineapple chunks to the hot pan and sear until caramelized (1-2 mins). Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 2 mins).
  5. Add cold rice to the pan. Turn heat to high and stir-fry for 3 minutes until hot.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and curry powder over rice. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Return protein and pineapple to the pan, along with frozen peas. Toss for 2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Using day-old cold rice is the secret to non-mushy fried rice.