Pineapple Fried Rice (Thai)
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Pineapple Fried Rice (Thai)
Description
Pineapple Fried Rice starts by heating oil in a wok and briefly sautéing minced garlic and chopped onions to release their fragrance. Diced red bell pepper and frozen peas are then added to provide sweetness and texture contrast. Day-old jasmine rice is stirred in with a flavorful sauce mixture that may include oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, or a Thai seasoning blend, depending on preferences. The rice is cooked until the grains are coated and begin to caramelize slightly, creating a mix of smoky and sweet taste notes. Fresh or canned drained pineapple pieces are folded in last to add bursts of juiciness and sweetness that contrast with the savory base. Green onions tossed through offer a sharp green flavor to finish. The dish can be made with meat or egg added during the cooking process, making it versatile for different dietary needs. Using day-old rice helps avoid clumping and ensures a proper fried rice texture. This recipe reflects home-cooked Thai-style fried rice with layers of texture and flavors from ingredients and sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1/2 onion , finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced (~ 3/4 cup, or capsicum
- 1/2 cup pea , frozen
- 3 cups jasmine rice cooked (Note 1, day old
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple fresh or canned drained (~ 220g) (Note 2, pieces
- 1/2 cup green onion , sliced
Sauce Option 1 (Base version, recommended):
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Sauce Option 2:
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce , light or all purpose (not dark soy)
Sauce Option 3:
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai Seasoning Gold Mountain brand
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or large non stick skillet over high heat.
- Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
- Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
- Add peas, stir for 30 seconds.
- Add rice and Sauce ingredients of choice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until rice grains goes from being wet with sauce to sort of caramelised.
- Add pineapple, stir for just 30 seconds to warm through.
- Stir through green onions then serve!
Notes
- Add 150g chopped chicken or prawns mid-way through onion cooking for protein.
- Make egg separately as a scrambled omelette, chop, and stir in at the end if desired.
- Use day-old jasmine rice to prevent sticky fried rice; freshly cooked rice tends to clump.
- Freeze freshly cooked rice for an hour, then thaw to simulate day-old rice in a pinch.
- Keep cooked rice frozen in portions for convenience in fried rice dishes.
- Use fresh pineapple for best texture; canned pineapple can be substituted drained.
- Choose among sauce options for variations: oyster + fish sauce for authentic, oyster + soy sauce for home style, or soy + Thai seasoning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6- 8 as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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