Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
This vibrant and flavorful Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Featuring juicy pineapple, fluffy jasmine rice, colorful veggies, and aromatic spices, this dish brings tropical sunshine to your table. Quick, easy, and versatile, it’s perfect as a main or a side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old recommended
- 1 cup pineapple diced (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup peas frozen or fresh
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce optional
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1-2 green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp roasted cashews optional
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Dice the pineapple and chop all vegetables.
- Fluff day-old rice with a fork to separate clumps.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil, garlic, and onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in bell pepper and peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add diced pineapple to the pan. Let it caramelize slightly for 1-2 minutes for added sweetness and flavor.
- Increase heat to high. Add cooked rice, curry powder, turmeric, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
- Stir well to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the pan. Stir in green onions and cashews. Mix gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Optional: Serve the cooked rice in a hollowed-out pineapple for extra flair.
- Enjoy!