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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice: A Tropical Delight for Home Cooks

A vibrant and flavorful Thai Pineapple Fried Rice that combines sweet pineapple with jasmine rice, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice day-old rice works best for frying
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 large Eggs or use firm tofu for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce adjust to your heat preference
  • 1 cup Vegetables e.g., peas, bell peppers
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Fish Sauce, use low-sodium for healthier dish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt season to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Cashews optional but adds crunch
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 1 lime Lime cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Wok
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare all ingredients for frying by chopping pineapple, readying day-old jasmine rice, and dicing vegetables.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Stir-fry chopped pineapple for 3-4 minutes until caramelized and slightly golden.
  4. Scramble eggs or tofu in the wok for 2-3 minutes, adding salt to season.
  5. Add jasmine rice, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce, stir continuously for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Incorporate prepared vegetables, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
  7. Mix in caramelized pineapple, stir-frying for extra 2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Garnish with toasted cashews, cilantro, and lime before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use chilled, day-old jasmine rice and maintain high heat during cooking.

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