Pineapple Fried Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Pineapple Fried Rice
Description
Starting with heating neutral cooking oil in a wok, garlic and optional shrimp paste are quickly stir-fried until fragrant. Shrimp is added next, cooking partially before the leftover steamed rice and pineapple cubes join the pan. The rice absorbs flavors while the pineapple offers juicy bursts and sweetness.
Fish sauce and dark soy sauce provide a savory, layered seasoning, balanced by the crunchy cashew nuts stirred in last. Chili adds a subtle heat that complements the sweetness without dominating. The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro for a herbal brightness just before serving.
This recipe maximizes the use of leftover rice and combines contrasting sweet and savory elements, making it a practical choice for transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Thai shrimp paste optional
- 4 oz. Shrimp shelled and deveined, tail-on
- 8 oz. rice leftover, steamed
- 4 oz. pineapple cut into small cubes, fresh
- 1/2 red chili or green chili, finely sliced, optional
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
- cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the garlic and shrimp paste (if using) until aromatic. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until half-cooked. Add the rice, pineapple pieces, and chili (if using), and do a few quick stirs.
- Add fish sauce and dark soy sauce, and stir to blend well with the rice. Stir-fry for another minute, then add the cashew nuts and stir to combine. Dish out, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 606mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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