Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 pineapple
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons palm sugar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 4 ounces shrimp (31/40 count, peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (1/4" dice)
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen, defrosted)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• black pepper (as needed for seasoning)
• cilantro leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Rice - In a 3-quart saucepan, add rice and water. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer the rice for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

2. 2

   Cool the Rice - Remove the rice from the heat and allow it to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and allow it to cool while preparing the pineapple fried rice ingredients.

3. 3

   Make the Pineapple Boat - Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carve out wedges from both sides of the core. Carefully cut out the core to create a hollow bowl. Scrape the inside flesh with a spoon if needed after removing the core. Cut the removed pineapple flesh into ½-inch pieces, reserving about 1 cup (7 ounces, 200g).

4. 4

   Make the Sauce - In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and curry powder.

5. 5

   Stir-fry the Aromatics - Heat a wok, or large saute pan, over high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the onions, ginger, and garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Cook the Shrimp - Add the shrimp and cook until it turns pink, about 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and peas, cook 1 minute. Add the rice, constantly stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the Sauce - Add the fish sauce mixture and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Garnish and Serve - Add the green onions and reserved diced pineapple, stir to combine. Season rice with black pepper as desired. Transfer rice into the pineapple bowl and garnish with cilantro leaves.