Pineapple Rice (Sweet, Savory & Bursting With Tropical Flavor)

Tutorial: how to make pineapple rice — Thai-style fried rice, pineapple chunks, cashews, curry, scallions in 25 min.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make pineapple rice — Thai-style fried rice with caramelized pineapple, cashews, curry. 25 min.

Ingredients List

  • 4 cups day-old jasmine rice + 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 onion + 4 garlic + 2 tbsp ginger + 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple + 1/2 cup peas + 1/2 cup carrot
  • 1.5 tsp curry + 1/2 tsp turmeric + white pepper + 3 tbsp soy + 1 tbsp fish sauce + 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cashews + 3 scallions + cilantro + lime + Thai chili

Timing

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Prep 10. Cook 15. Total 25 min.

Step 1 — Scramble Eggs

Hot oil. 1 min curds. Remove.

Step 2 — Aromatics

Onion 3 min. Garlic + ginger + pepper 90 sec.

Step 3 — Pineapple + Veg

Caramelize 3 min. Peas 1 min.

Step 4 — Rice + Spices

Cold rice. Curry + turmeric + white pepper. Toss golden.

Step 5 — Sauce

Soy + fish sauce + sugar + vinegar. 3 min high heat.

Step 6 — Finish

Eggs back. Cashews + scallions. Lime + cilantro + chili.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 440 | Protein 14g | Fat 16g | Carbs 62g | Vit C 80% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Brown rice. Pumpkin seeds. Edamame. Coconut aminos. Spinach.

Serving Suggestions

Pineapple boats. Thai red curry, satay. Grilled shrimp/chicken. Thai iced tea, riesling.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Fresh rice
  • Cold wok
  • Crowded
  • Syrup pineapple
  • Late eggs

Storing Tips

4 days fridge. Skillet reheat. Freezer 2 mo. Prep aromatics + rice day ahead.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Day-old rice? Texture.

No fish sauce? Miso + soy.

Canned? Drain well.

Protein? Shrimp, chicken, tofu.

Spicier? Sambal.

GF? Tamari.

Recipe Card: Pineapple Rice

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 25 min | Serves: 4 | Calories: 440/serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups day-old jasmine rice + 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 onion + 4 garlic + 2 tbsp ginger + 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks + 1/2 cup peas + 1/2 cup carrot
  • 1.5 tsp curry + 1/2 tsp turmeric + white pepper + 3 tbsp soy + 1 tbsp fish sauce + brown sugar + rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cashews + 3 scallions + cilantro + lime + Thai chili

Instructions

  1. Scramble eggs in hot oil 1 min; remove.
  2. Cook onion 3 min; add garlic, ginger, pepper 90 sec.
  3. Add pineapple + carrot 3 min; peas 1 min.
  4. Add cold rice with curry, turmeric, white pepper.
  5. Drizzle soy + fish sauce + sugar + vinegar; stir-fry 3 min high heat.
  6. Return eggs; add cashews, scallions, lime, cilantro; serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 440 | Protein 14g | Fat 16g | Carbs 62g | Vit C 80% DV

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