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Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai-style Fried Rice is a delicious and filling side dish or a complete meal in itself. Made with chicken, shrimp, and pineapple and seasoned with curry, it's a flavorful packed stir-fry that's sure to be a family favorite.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple
  • 6 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • canola
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
  • ½ pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
  • ½ cup unsalted cashews
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup green peas
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Stand pineapple (with leaves facing up) on a flat work surface. With a serrated knife, slice down on one side of pineapple at about ½ inch thick. Do not cut leaves.
  2. Using the knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple, following the rim. Cut the pineapple flesh by making vertical and horizontal slices. Using a large spoon, scoop out the pineapple. Scrape down any fibers left inside pineapple boat.
  3. Cut pineapple flesh into 1-inch chunks. Only 1 cup will be used in the recipe. Store the remainder of the pineapple in an airtight container and use for other recipes.
  4. Rinse the hollowed pineapple boat and drain well.
  5. Using hands, break rice to separate grains. Set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, chicken broth, curry powder, and sugar. Stir until sugar and curry powder are well-dispersed. Set aside.
  7. In a wide pan or wok over high heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add pineapple chunks and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds Remove from pan and set aside.
  8. Add shrimps and cook, stirring regularly, until color changes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  9. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  10. Wipe down the pan as needed. Add about 2 tablespoons oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  11. Add eggs and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until they begin to set but still moist.
  12. Add liquid mixture, stirring regularly.
  13. Add cashews and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds or until lightly toasted.
  14. Add the rice and cook, spreading on the entire cooking surface of the pan, for about 45 seconds or until grains start to sizzle and then toss to redistribute. Repeat a few times until sauce is well distributed.
  15. Add green peas and raisins. Continue to cook until green peas are heated through.
  16. Add the shrimps, chicken, and pineapple. Toss to combine.
  17. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  18. Add green onions and continue to cook, tossing regularly, for another 1 to 2 minutes or until ingredients are heated through.
  19. To serve, spoon rice into pineapple boats. Garnish with additional raisins and cashews as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • If using freshly-cooked rice, spread out in a thin layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to dry out and completely cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 809mg (34%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 809mg 34%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.