Description
A bright Thai-inspired pineapple fried rice with fluffy jasmine rice, juicy pineapple chunks, extra toasted cashews, colorful vegetables, eggs, herbs, and a savory curry-soy seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup carrot, diced small
- 1/3 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, curry powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the hot pan. Add cashews and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Stir in onion, carrot, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble until just set.
- Add chilled rice and pour in the seasoning mixture. Toss for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice is hot and evenly coated.
- Stir in pineapple chunks, toasted cashews, and green onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Add lime juice and cilantro, then toss gently and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold cooked rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Drain pineapple well so the rice does not turn soft.
- Add pineapple near the end to keep it juicy and fresh.
- For a gluten free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: pineapple fried rice, Thai pineapple rice, cashew fried rice, vegetarian fried rice, easy rice dinner