Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

8g protein · 15 min · 393 kcal

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

Whip up a meal in a flash with Thai Pineapple Fried Rice! This easy, exotic dish combines pineapple, cashews, and raisins – all ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.

15 min4 servings393 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cold cooked rice
  • 2 Tbsp. Peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cashew pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions (divided)
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Use your fingers to crumble up the cold rice and break up any clumps.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Once hot, add the cashews, onions, and raisins. Let cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the beaten egg and cook for 1 minute while stirring to scramble the egg.

  5. 5

    Add the pineapple pieces, followed by half of the chopped scallions. Then add the rice, fish sauce, and sugar to the mixture, and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the rice is warm.

  6. 6

    Mound the rice on a serving platter and garnish with the leftover scallions (and cilantro if desired).

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