Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple fried rice gives you that perfect balance of sweet and salty flavour in every bite, along with a mix of textures that makes it super satisfying!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tablespoon grated ginger
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ red bell pepper diced (75g)
- ½ cup frozen peas 80g
- 2 cups cubed pineapple 350g (fresh or frozen)*
- 3 cups cooked rice 600g *see notes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup roasted cashews 70g
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add diced bell pepper and frozen peas, stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cubed pineapple and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is caramelized lightly.
- Add rice, along with sesame oil and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and add more soy sauce if needed. Add roasted cashews and stir to combine.
- Serve right away, with chopped green onion on top.
Notes
- To cook rice, take 1 ½ cup long grain rice and rinse under running water in a fine mesh sieve. Place in a saucepan and add 2 ½ cups water. Bring to boil on high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Cover, turn off the heat, and let rest for 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. It’s better to use a day old rice for frying.
- If using frozen pineapple, let it defrost before cooking
- To store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat it up in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
- To freeze: You can freeze pineapple fried rice in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then follow the instructions for reheating mentioned above.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg