This is a rice worth it’s weight in prep time. I adore this recipe and have used it a number of times. However, the couple of times I tried to set it up for a post it did not work out taking photos due to various complications (like a power outage). Finally we are having some dear friends over and this is a part of the hefty menu. Give it a try and I guarantee it will become a favorite!
Pineapple Fried Rice
Course: Recipes, Side Dishes6
servings30
minutes8
minutes0
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 cup fresh pineapple (you can use canned but please don’t) 🙂
4 cups cooked Jasmine rice (preferably one day old or chill for an hour in fridge)
1/4 cup chicken stock (vegetable can be subbed)
2 shallots finely diced (or one small onion)
3 cloves garlic finely diced
1 red or green chili diced (or sub 1/2- 3/4 tsp dried crushed chili flakes)
1 egg (vegans can omit)
3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
3 scallions, finely diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
Stir Fry Sauce
3 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce if vegetarian)
2 tsp curry powder
Directions
- Mix 1 Tbs oil with the rice, using fingers to separate chunks. Set aside
- In a cup mix fish/soy sauce with curry powder
- Drizzle 1-2 Tbs oil in a wok/large frying pan over med/high heat. Add shallots, garlic and chili stir fry for 1 minute (add stock as needed by Tbs to prevent drying)
- Scramble egg on side of pan and cook through
- Add peas and carrots. Stir fry 1-2 minutes, add more stock if needed.
- Add rice, pineapple, raisins and cashews. Drizzle with stir fry sauce. Gently combine over med-high heat about 5 minutes. You can add stock if desired to reach moisture level you like). Tip- to make rice shiny you can add a pinch more oil
- Remove from heat and taste test for desired saltiness/flavor. To add salt add soy sauce to decrease salt flavor add squeeze of lime.
Looks very delicious. Nothing like fried rice for a nice lunch or dinner 🙂
Hi Jerry!
Thank you and thank you for the share! 🙂
This sounds amazing! I love the addition of the cashews! And your photo is beautiful! Pinning!
Thanks so much for linking up to Mom’s Test Meal Mondays!
Thank you so much! It is one of my favorite recipes now. My photographer/hubby will enjoy the compliment. 🙂 I was happy to join up with you. Have a great day! 🙂