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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is our current 30 minute dinner obsession ~ one night we have it plain, the next night grilled shrimp or rotisserie chicken, and again with a runny egg...can we just eat this for the rest of our lives??

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 Tbsp ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrot, diced (frozen or fresh)
  • 3/4 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce (vegetarians use more soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • fresh basil or cilantro for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. In pan over medium heat, lightly toast the cashews until they start to turn golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, scramble the eggs in a little oil. Remove and set aside.
  3. To a large wok or skillet, add the oil, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic, onion, and salt. Sautee for about 3 minutes over medium heat until fragrant and beginning to soften.
  4. Add the red pepper, carrots, peas, and cashews and sauté for another 4 minutes or so.
  5. Add the pineapple, and cook for just about a minute until heated through.
  6. Add the soy sauce and fish sauce along with the cooked rice, and gently fold everything together until well combined.
  7. Finally, fold in the scrambled eggs, golden raisins, and scallions.
  8. Continue to stir fry briefly to get everything piping hot.
  9. Serve topped with shredded basil or chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • This meal comes together super fast, so a little prep is important. Measure, slice and chop all your ingredients before you start, you'll thank me later.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 826mg (34%) Potassium 564mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 3624IU (72%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499

% Daily Value*

Calories 499kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 826mg 34%
Potassium 564mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 3624IU 72%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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