Description
A flavorful twist on traditional fried rice featuring sweet pineapple, colorful vegetables, and a hint of curry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 eggs (or tofu for vegan option)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews (or almonds/peanuts)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions or use day-old rice.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a pan over medium heat, sauté chopped vegetables in oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push vegetables aside, add eggs, cook until soft curds form, then mix with veggies.
- Add Pineapple and Seasoning: Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, and curry powder; cook for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the Rice: Fold in cooked rice, stir for 5-6 minutes to mix thoroughly.
- Garnish: Remove from heat, stir in green onions, cashews, and drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with tofu. Serve in hollowed pineapple halves for a fun presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Thai fried rice, pineapple fried rice, vegetarian recipes, quick meals, easy dinner
