Easy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice in 30 Minutes
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5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch
Easy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice in 30 Minutes
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a sauce mixing fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, curry powder, and turmeric powder to provide a savory and mildly spiced base. Shallots, garlic, ginger paste, and optional Thai chili are stir-fried for aroma, then shrimp, green onions, and red peppers are added until the shrimp turn opaque. Cooked white rice and peas are incorporated next, and the prepared sauce is drizzled in to coat everything evenly.
Finally, fresh pineapple chunks are folded in and heated through, imparting their natural sweetness and a juicy texture that contrasts with the savory, spiced ingredients. Garnishing with chopped cilantro and optional pork floss enhances the dish’s traditional Thai flavor elements.
Serving the fried rice inside hollowed pineapple halves offers an attractive presentation suitable for casual meals or gatherings. This recipe showcases a balance of textures and flavors, with the tangy-sweet pineapple complementing the umami-rich sauce and tender shrimp.
You can use a whole pineapple by scooping out the fruit and reserving chunks for the dish. Adjust chili quantity for desired heat.
Ingredients
For fried rice sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
For fried rice
- 2-3 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 shallot finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- 1-2 Thai red chili finely chopped, optional
- 8 oz Shrimp cleaned
- 2 green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped
- 4 cup white rice cooked
- 1/2 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 1 cup pineapple see a note below, fresh, chunks
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup pork floss to garnish, optional
Instructions
- To make the fried rice sauce, mix fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, curry powder, and turmeric powder in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add shallot, garlic, ginger, and chili and stir-fry until fragrant; about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, green onion, and red pepper Continue stir frying until the shrimp turn opaque; about 1-2 minutes.
- Add rice and peas. Toss to break up the rice. Drizzle another tablespoon of oil if the mixture seems dry. Continue to stir-fry the rice until it is mixed well.
- Drizzle the sauce around and toss until everything is well incorporated.
- Lastly, add the pineapple chunks and heat through. Garnish with cilantro. Serve pineapple fried rice in fresh pineapple boats and garnish with pork floss if using.
Notes
- When using a whole pineapple, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to use both as cooking ingredient and as a serving vessel.
- Dice the pineapple into ½-inch chunks to mix into the fried rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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