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Quick & Easy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

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Make this flavorful Thai Pineapple Fried Rice in under 30 minutes. This one-pan meal balances sweet pineapple with savory Thai spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces raw shrimp or boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1/4 cup cashews, lightly toasted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, hollowed out for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using shrimp or chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the protein and cook until done. Remove the protein from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the beaten eggs to the same skillet. Scramble quickly until just set, then remove and chop roughly. Set aside.
  3. Add a little more oil if the pan is dry. Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chilled jasmine rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  5. Push the rice to one side of the skillet. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, curry powder, and sugar to the empty side. Stir the seasonings quickly, then mix them into the rice.
  6. Return the cooked protein, scrambled egg, pineapple cubes, and the frozen peas and carrots mix to the skillet. Stir well to combine everything.
  7. Cook for 2 more minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the pineapple is warm.
  8. Stir in the toasted cashews. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately. For presentation, spoon the fried rice into the hollowed-out pineapple half. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Use day-old, cold rice for the best texture in fried rice.
  • For a Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice option, omit the shrimp/chicken and eggs, and use vegetable broth instead of fish sauce.
  • To serve in a pineapple boat, carefully cut a pineapple in half lengthwise. Scoop out the fruit, leaving a sturdy shell. Dice the scooped fruit to use in the recipe.

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