Description
A vibrant and flavorful spicy pineapple fried rice packed with juicy pineapple, fluffy jasmine rice, colorful vegetables, soft scrambled eggs, and a delicious spicy savory sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or a tropical-inspired comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 large eggs
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Prepare all vegetables, pineapple, sauces, and seasonings before cooking.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push garlic aside and scramble the eggs until softly cooked.
- Add red bell pepper, peas, pineapple chunks, and green onions to the skillet.
- Stir in the cold jasmine rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss continuously for 5 to 7 minutes until everything is heated through and lightly toasted.
- Add sliced red chili peppers and allow the pineapple to caramelize slightly.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use day-old cold rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Fresh pineapple provides brighter flavor than canned pineapple.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing or increasing the chili peppers and sriracha.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: spicy pineapple fried rice, pineapple rice bowl, sweet and spicy rice, easy fried rice recipe, tropical fried rice