Description
Pineapple Fried Rice is a delicious and colorful dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory fried rice, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup peas and carrots
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cashews (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in peas and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Fold in the diced pineapple and cashews, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting any meat.
- Leftover rice works best for this recipe as it is less sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Fried Rice, Thai Fried Rice, Vegetarian Rice Dish