Description
A bright and savory fried rice made with chilled jasmine rice, juicy pineapple, fresh ginger, garlic, vegetables, eggs, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, only if needed after tasting
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and warm it for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt if using.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently until just set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic, ginger, white parts of the green onions, and diced carrot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chilled rice and break up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the grains are hot and lightly toasted.
- Add peas, pineapple chunks, and the sauce mixture. Toss for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet and stir gently. Add the green parts of the green onions.
- Serve hot in bowls while the rice is fluffy and the pineapple is juicy.
Notes
- Use chilled rice for the best fluffy texture.
- Drain and pat pineapple dry if using canned pineapple.
- Keep the pan hot so the rice fries instead of steaming.
- Add extra soy sauce only after tasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: ginger garlic pineapple fried rice, pineapple fried rice, easy fried rice, vegetarian fried rice, quick rice dinner