Description
A colorful Thai-inspired fried rice with sweet pineapple, crisp vegetables, scrambled egg, cashews, and a spicy savory sauce. It is quick, bright, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled, preferably day-old
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste, or less for mild heat
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/3 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the low-sodium soy sauce, Thai chili paste, sesame oil, and lime juice.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the hot skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Stir in the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the garlic and peas, then cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add the chilled rice and break up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and toss until the rice is evenly coated.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, scrambled eggs, cashews, and most of the green onions. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until hot and glossy.
- Serve topped with cilantro and the remaining green onions.
Notes
- Use chilled rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Drain pineapple well before adding it to the pan.
- Add more or less chili paste depending on your spice preference.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, pineapple fried rice, Thai fried rice, spicy fried rice, vegetarian fried rice